The ancient Roman city of Suasa may have contained one of Italy’s first—and largest—arts districts. Archaeologists uncovered ...

Archaeologists in Italy have uncovered a Roman production district in the ancient city of Suasa, revealing ancient structures ...

The first universities originated as self-governing entities. Students formed the Studium at Bologna in 1088 AD. (As the University of Bologna, it remains the oldest in the Western world.) ...

University of Bologna: History The Emilian city is not only famous for the Torre degli Asinelli, its porticoes, and tagliatelle but also for hosting the oldest university in Italy: the University ...

Scientists have uncovered ancient human migration routes hidden beneath the sea, revealing how early humans moved between ...

7. University of Padua (Italy) – Established in 1222 Founded by academics from Bologna seeking greater academic freedom, Padua became a centre for medicine, law, and philosophy.

The University of Bologna became eminent in jurisprudence, as it yielded to the tendency of the Latin mind. But the University of Paris taught nothing except philosophy.