The Catacombs of Rome are ancient underground burial sites that date back to the early Christian era. These labyrinthine tunnels contain the remains of thousands of people, including martyrs and ...

Instead, we used up one attraction on our Go City Rome Pass to see the Catacombs of Rome on a tour, which we also enjoyed more than expected considering they’re burial chambers! Here’s ...

Rome and Ostia to this day are dotted with remnants of Jewish heritage: a menorah on the bas-relief of the first-century Arch ...

British owner refuses to hand over Italian painting identified as stolen, ancient Jewish bathhouse found in Rome’s Ostia ...

King Charles and Queen Camilla have chosen one of the world's most romantic destinations, Italy, to celebrate their wedding ...

These are the top historical and religious sites to visit as King Charles and Queen Camilla prepare their own April tour.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows may be the latest game in the long-running series, but its feudal Japan setting places it at the ...

The IJ is reprinting some of the late Beth Ashley’s columns. This is from 2007. When the voting got underway, I was in Africa. People from all over the globe were invited to vote on ...

The idea for depicting the Way of Light was inspired by an ancient inscription found on a wall of the San Callisto Catacombs on the Appian Way in Rome. This cemetery is named for Saint Callistus ...

Initially, Saint Valentine's remains were kept in the church and catacombs of San Valentino in Rome, but some of his relics have since been dispersed, including Whitefriar Street Carmelite Church ...