But, in reality, ancient Greeks and Romans embraced bold colors, which archaeologists call “polychromy.” Brightly hued paints ...

The objects are indeed real – they are the centuries-old skeletal, human remains exhumed from Rome's underground catacombs.

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Excavations of the ground floor of a school in Vibo Valentia, Italy recently revealed an opulent room containing columns and ...

It was the first Roman colony and an important urban center of antiquity, 16 miles from Rome. “This is an absolutely extraordinary discovery,” Alessandro D’Alessio, director of the ...

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The marbles in the Torlonia Collection have been inaccessible to the public for decades. Now, some of them will be exhibited ...

After Rome conquered Ancient Greece, it turned Sparta into a theme park, with performances for tourists showcasing its ...

More crowds than usual are expected this year in the Eternal City. We explain what the Jubilee is, how to navigate the crowds ...

Stunningly and unexpected, virtually all of the selections on view in this exhibition are complete. Co-organized by the Art Institute and Rome-based Torlonia Foundation, it is the first time works ...

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The London Museum has been gifted a collection of more than 14,000 Roman artefacts found during building work in the city, as well as a £20 million donation towards its new premises. The ...