Art
How Rubens Brought Antiquity to Life
Instead of making copies of statues, Rubens made works that imagined the statues as living models, creating works that seem to have been done from life.
Rome
Art
The Ephemeral Geography of the Eternal City
How Romans altered the very geography of their city throughout the centuries.
News
“Extraordinary” 2,000-Year-Old Roman Mosaic Found Near Colosseum
Studded with precious glass, shells, minerals, and blue Egyptian tesserae, the mosaic was unearthed by archaeologists in what was once a wealthy townhome.
Art
Avoid Rome’s Tourist Crowds With These Alternative Art History Gems
If you’re planning a visit to Rome, write down your list of can’t-miss sites. Then, go to these ones instead.
News
Rat Infestation Plagues Rome’s Colosseum
Soaring temperatures and litter discarded by tourists might have added to the problem, authorities say.
News
Amid Record Heat, Woman Refills Water Bottle in Rome's Trevi Fountain
A video of an apparent tourist crawling into the historic fountain went viral.
News
Ruins of Ancient Roman Theater Discovered During Dig for New Hotel
The ruins of Roman Emperor Nero’s theater, long believed lost, were found under the gardens of the Palazzo della Rovere just outside of Vatican City.
Art
The Sensual Politics of Jochen Klein
In Klein’s work, the critical structure and the sheer pleasure of painting are inextricable.
News
Tourist Could Face Jail Time for Etching Names on Colosseum
Italian officials decried the vandalism, which was caught on camera by a fellow tourist.
Opinion
Why Charging Admission to Rome’s Pantheon Is a Bad Idea
What is the excuse for charging people for something that was free for 1,900 years?
News
Coming Soon: Direct Train From Rome to Pompeii
Italy hopes to boost tourism to the ancient site with a $38 million high-speed rail.
News
Climate Activists Dye Famous Roman Fountain Water Black
Activists said fountains are symbolic "of the refreshment offered by the water and, on the other, of the danger it can represent."