September 8, 2025 Cicero's lost bathhouse? Submerged ruins may have belonged to Rome's greatest orator Archaeologists discovered an ancient bathhouse underwater in Naples, Italy, that may have belonged to Marcus Tullius Cicero, Rome's famous orator and philosopher.
September 7, 2025 Pope Leo XIV announces two new saints, including first canonized millennial Pope Leo XIV canonized Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati as saints during a Mass at St. Peter's Square before 80,000 people on Sunday.
September 4, 2025 Archaeologists unearth 5,000-year-old 'fairy houses' hidden on scenic Italian island Italian officials announced the discovery of three ancient "fairy house" tombs on Sardinia, containing Roman-era artifacts and dating to the late Neolithic period.
August 29, 2025 Giant medieval castle hits market with secret price tag and restoration ahead The Castle of Landriano, dating to 1037, offers Renaissance courtyards, medieval towers and frescoed halls just 15 miles from Milan. It has just gone on the market.
August 27, 2025 Farmers install turnstiles to stop tourist invasion of popular mountain paths Influencers are driving tourist crowds to the Dolomites as farmers install turnstiles in Seceda to protect meadows and hay production from visitor damage.
August 25, 2025 Ancient Roman apartment building found beneath public square amid subway construction Excavators uncovered a rare multi-story ancient Roman apartment building in Piazza Venezia, dating to the late Republic period. Workers found the structure amid subway work.
August 13, 2025 Minnie Driver posts beach bikini photos from sizzling solo trip to Rome Minnie Driver impressed fans with photos of her in a black bikini and her 1.5-mile ocean swim in a set of Instagram photos from her solo trip to Rome.
August 12, 2025 Researchers discover 2,500-year-old honey residue in ancient bronze jars Experts identified a preserved honey residue in sealed bronze jars from an ancient Greek settlement. Researcher Luciana Carvalho spoke to Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Digital about the 2,500-year-old substance.
August 6, 2025 New bridge will link popular island to mainland as critics warn of mafia, earthquakes The world's longest suspension bridge has been approved for a Sicily-Italy connection; construction may start in 2026. It's designed to carry 6,000 cars hourly as critics cite concerns.
August 6, 2025 US Olympic skier opens up on evolution of rivalry with Canada ahead of 2026 Winter Games American Olympic skier Alex Ferreira said he 'probably' expects an intensified rivalry with Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics due to recent tariffs.