ROME, Jan 11 (Reuters) - A marble map of ancient Rome, that hasn't been put on public view for almost 100 years, is getting its very own museum within sight of the Colosseum.

Fortunately for me, a friend in Rome had arranged a private visit. Ponte Lupo’s present owner, actor and activist Prince Urbano Barberini, was waiting for us at the unpaved access road.

Archaeology & History A 2,000-Year-Old Roman Road, Trod by Emperors, Is Found Beneath London “Watling Street” once ran from Dover in the East of the country through London to the West Midlands.

A pedestrian's discovery of stones helped archaeologists uncover an Ancient Roman building near a Swiss highway. The site was previously excavated in the 1860's, but forgotten.

After nearly 2,000 years, a section of one of the most important Roman roads of Britain was found by archaeologists beneath the iconic Old Kent Road of London. The part of the ancient Roman roads ...

An ancient Roman Road said to be used by key historical figures including William the Conqueror, Oliver Cromwell and every King and Queen of Scotland, has been found in a garden near Stirling ...

While digging under Old Kent Road, workers uncovered a “well-preserved” chunk of Roman Watling Street, officials said. Photos show the “amazing” 2,000-year-old road.

While digging under Old Kent Road, workers uncovered a “well-preserved” chunk of Roman Watling Street, officials said. Photos show the “amazing” 2,000-year-old road.