A recent discovery in the garbage pit of an ancient fast-food joint on the island of Mallorca revealed that songbirds weren’t a delicacy reserved for the elite.

In the heart of Pompeii, the ancient Garden of Hercules has been restored and reopened to the public after extensive efforts. Also known as the House of the Perfumer, the domus will be open for visits ...

Why can we say that 146 BCE was crucial in the formation of the Roman Empire, perhaps more than any other single year?

It was in her hometown that Dior's artistic director, Maria Grazia Chiuri, chose to stage her farewell show on May 27. Though ...

A study of animal remains from an ancient trash pit in Mallorca suggests thrushes were once a staple of Roman street food ...

Photos by Giulia Gerosa for Thrillist Rome is a city of contradictions. It’s a place where an ancient aqueduct slices through ...

Make no mistake—beauty and wellness are integral components of culture. In fact, they are a culture. It’s impossible to ...

Spain is famous for its sun-soaked beaches, Moorish architecture, and Gothic cathedrals, but its roots stretch even deeper.

In 1966, archaeologists discovered a Roman building measuring over 7,000 square feet. It turns out it was a small part of a ...

An earthquake in Sisak, Croatia, forced renovations to the local city hall, and revealed a Roman-era theater in the basement ...

The fascinating video explores the reconstruction of ancient Latin pronunciation and how linguists and historians have uncovered the authentic sounds of this classical language. Though Latin is often ...

Pilgrims coming to Rome will have the opportunity to see the newly restored tomb of one of the first Catholic popes.