To modern eyes, much of Pompeii’s erotic art might look like ancient pornography. But to the Romans, these images weren’t ...

McDonald’s pays homage to the heritage of ancient Rome in its new mosaic ad depicting toga-clad men feasting on Big Macs and fries with the message, “Enjoy the classics”. Kausar Madhyia ...

Ancient sources describe similar techniques for producing raisin wines. Columella, a Roman agricultural writer, noted that drying and fermentation together took at least a month.

Beyond its ancient ruins and Baroque landmarks, Rome has quietly become a hub for vibrant, large-scale street art. From forgotten industrial zones to hidden alleys, this video explores how local and ...

First seen in Los Angeles last year, the American Modern Opera Company production unfolds on a turntable that completes a spin each 2 minutes, 8 seconds. An audience of 290 is split into sections ...

Nero’s ancient Rome and Jazz Age New York meet in `The Comet/Poppea’ at Lincoln Center by: RONALD BLUM, Associated Press Posted: Jun 19, 2025 / 01:24 PM EDT Updated: Jun 19, 2025 / 01:27 PM EDT ...

Nero’s ancient Rome and Jazz Age New York meet in `The Comet/Poppea’ at Lincoln Center by: RONALD BLUM, Associated Press Posted: Jun 19, 2025 / 12:24 PM CDT Updated: Jun 19, 2025 / 12:27 PM CDT ...

This photo provided by Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts shows Kearstin Piper Brown, left, as Poppea, and Anthony Roth Costanzo, as Nero, in a scene from "The Comet/Poppea" in the Run AMOC ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Nero’s ancient Rome and Jazz Age New York were similar. That is the message of “The Comet/Poppea,” an intriguing combination of Monteverdi’s 1643 opera “L ...

The food shop in Mallorca isn’t the only example of deep-fried songbirds across Rome. As Arkeonews notes, additional finds in Pompeii and Britain indicates a widespread culture of ancient Roman ...

It’s not coincidental that today’s optional memorial follows the Solemnity of Peter and Paul. Sts. Peter and Paul stand at ...