The Etruscans and Romans were fierce rivals and clashed in pivotal wars. What were the major battles that defined this ...

A Danish family has returned three ancient artifacts to Italy after their father purchased them in the 1960s. The items, ...

Most scientists claim that Romans adopted their gods directly from the Greeks. The reality, however, is more complicated.

After surrendering scores of art works thought looted, the museum is looking to its new head of provenance research to police ...

Some of the similarities between ancient Rome at its height and the United States are obvious — from the sheer size of both ...

Discovered on accident in Rimini, Italy, this surgeon’s house and the hooks, scalpels, and mortars inside have expanded what we knew about ancient medicine.

The rough roads and dust of the Strade Bianche. Ed Hood looks at the history and how to ride the white road to the Piazzo del Campo.

The Getty's priceless works of art have been threatened by wildfires. Should they move? Here's what L.A. Times readers think.

Despite the increased visitors expected, recent surveys show Italy remains the world’s top travel destination. According to ...

evolution. In fact, scratch that 400-year-old “origin story”. Not old enough. In a hidden corner of the garden, you’ll find what appear to be the ruins of an Etruscan temple—i.e. from ...