Like Europe’s other ancient cities, Rome is perched on one vast archeological site. The modern city sits on top of the detritus of its predecessor cities, arching back into time almost three ...

The proverb "All roads lead to Rome" is said to have originated in relation to the Roman monument known as the Milliarium Aureum, or golden milestone. Erected by Caesar, the point was said to be ...

As Rome, which will celebrate its 2,777th birthday on April 21, moves toward its fourth millennium, city leaders are promoting a new vision of this area as a giant, pedestrian-friendly public ...