Archaeologists have discovered the site of ancient Roman emperor Nero’s private theater, which had eluded historians for years.

In the new book, The Rise of Rome, author Anthony Everitt tracks Rome's ascension from a small market town to the greatest empire in the ancient world. Along the way, he traces the rise of some of ...

ROME (AP) — Rome authorities on Thursday inaugurated a new archaeological park and museum in the shadow of the Colosseum that features an original marble map of Ancient Rome that visitors can ...

Roberto Gualtieri, the Mayor of Rome, announced the unearthing of a colossal marble head in the area of the Trajan Forum. "A fascinating discovery," remarked Gualtieri.

By Barbie Latza Nadeau and Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — The ruins of an ancient Jewish ritual bath have been found near Rome – the oldest such discovery outside of the biblical region of Israel ...