But it was the Romans who developed a working model of checks and balances. The constitution of the Roman republic was ...

One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided ...

Okay, let’s find out if 4 days is enough time for our first trip to Rome.” They are the exact words Mark said to Kristen as ...

Italy’s Eternal City might be known for bringing history alive but it turns out it’s also quite affordable for a city break – ...

To find catacombs, go to Rome, home of some of the oldest and longest burial underground tunnels in the world. "Hundreds of kilometers of catacombs run underneath the town and its outskirts," says ...

Featuring archive materials and limited-edition jars, the exhibition at the MAXXI Museum in Rome shows how the spread, ...

A look at the potential Roman origins of Valentine's Day. What are the origins of Valentine's Day? Perhaps the answer lies in a pagan festival that starts in a cave above Ancient Rome.

I enjoy reading books that analyze history. Last year I received a signed copy of a book by William J. Federer titled “Change to Chains: The 6,000 Year Quest for Control.” This book was published ...

A pair of Black History Month presentations are free and open to the public this month, discussing the labor force and law ...

In honor of Black History Month, community leaders, organizations, and residents gathered in Utica and Rome to celebrate the ...

Organizations and communities across the nation are celebrating Black History Month, not just to celebrate Black history, to ...