Rome

Paganism to Christianity: Roman temple reveals ancient cultural blending

The forces that drove Rome to become Christian did not immediately transform the empire into an entity that practiced modern Christianity. It was a process.

Ancient accessorized skeletons discovered in building works in Rome

The remains were thought to have been from between the second and fourth centuries.

Obsessed with the Roman Empire? Archaeologists just made a major discovery

Contrary to expectations, the peer-reviewed research demonstrates that Interamna Lirenas thrived well into the 3rd century AD, resisting decline for an impressive 900 years.

National Geographic lists Israel's Roman swords as top find of 2023

The find includes a cache of four Roman swords and the head of a deer-shaped handle, estimated to date back nearly 1,900 years, and are in excellent condition.

The history of war idioms and expressions

Let’s take a look at some idioms related to battle and see what they mean and how they originated. 

By RUTH BELOFF
09/12/2023

Mother accidentally sabotages son's romantic marriage proposal

A viral video shows the embarrassing moment when the groom's mother unintentionally steals the spotlight during a romantic marriage proposal in Italy.

By MAARIV
28/11/2023

Pope Francis to meet with Gaza hostages' families

The Vatican has been vocal in calling for the release of all hostages as well as a ceasefire.

By REUTERS
17/11/2023

Italy’s President joins Rome’s March of the Living marking 80 years since Auschwitz deportations

"We marched in Rome with a heavy heart and great pain for the Jews of Italy who were murdered 80 years ago, and for the people of Israel who were murdered last week in the vicious terror attack."

By REVITAL YAKIN KRAKOVSKY
17/10/2023
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