June, 1940. Italy enters World War II, and Fascist dictator Benito Mussolini promptly sets about constructing air raid shelters for himself at Villa Torlonia, his grand Rome residence since 1929.

Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet of 12 women inmates at a Rome prison during a Holy Thursday ritual meant to emphasize his vocation of service and humility. The 87-year-old Francis ...

By Elisabetta Povoledo Conscious of the weight of its illustrious history, Rome has managed to preserve an impressive number of archaeological monuments in its city center. The Colosseum ...

The proposed amphitheater project in the Erie Canal Village was a hot-ticket item, sparking much conversation, at the April 10 Rome Common Council meeting According to Jerry Stucchi, principal of ...

Via delle Muratte is a busy pedestrian passage constructed of sampietrini pavement — the black basalt cobblestones typical of Rome’s ancient streets — and lined with cafes and shops catering ...

People take part in a parade to celebrate the 2,777th birthday of Rome in Rome, capital of Italy, April 21, 2024. The city of Rome celebrated its 2,777th birthday on Sunday with a weekend of ...

The best time to visit Rome is from October to April when most of the tourist crowds have dissipated and room rates are lower. Although you'll need a warm coat, weather this time of year hardly ...

With miles of winding streets, along or between the city's historic seven hills, Rome is a lot to maneuver almost any way you look at it. Understanding the Eternal City's layout can help you from ...

Partly cloudy with a high of 65 °F (18.3 °C). Winds NE at 9 mph (14.5 kph). Night - Mostly clear. Winds variable at 6 to 9 mph (9.7 to 14.5 kph). The overnight low will be 46 °F (7.8 °C ...

Velina Todorova, a Bulgarian member of the U.N. Committee on the Rights of the Child, told the Rome conference that the U.N. committee hasn't taken a definitive position on surrogacy, but that its ...

Rome wasn’t built in a day—and neither was its hotel scene. While Italy’s capital city has long been home to opulence, its hospitality landscape has recently hit its stride, with new ...

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