Death Site of Rome's First Emperor 'Augustus' Presumably Found by Japanese Researchers in Southern Italy

Medicine & Technology Apr 22, 2024

The building evidence chronologically matches the historical records that document Augustus's villa. Read to learn more.

Perfectly Preserved Pre-Roman Tomb Unearthed at Etruscan Necropolis in Italy

Mar 02, 2024

Archaeologists reveal a perfectly preserved Etruscan tomb in San Giuliano, enriching Etruscan heritage exploration. Check out more details of this discovery in this article.

2,000-Year-Old Marble Relic From the Temple of Olympian Zeus Recovered from Sicilian Seabed

Feb 13, 2024

Beneath the waves, underwater archaeologists uncover a marble relic from Sicily's Temple of Olympian Zeus, emerging to reveal ancient grandeur. Check out more details in this article.

Ancient Pagan Temple Found in Italy Shows Religious Continuity Between Roman, Christian World

Jan 07, 2024

The ancient pagan temple in Italy supported the theory that Romans practiced pagan worshipped in temples in the 4th century. Continue reading to learn more.

Interamna Lirenas Wasn’t a Backwater; Ancient Roman Colony Was a Thriving Town [Study]

Dec 12, 2023

A recent discovery about Interamna Lirenas challenged the history of the Roman ancient empire's decline. Continue reading to learn more.

Obsidian Artifacts Found off Italy Coast Were From Neolithic Era Cargo [Report]

Dec 04, 2023

The obsidian artifacts discovered at a depth of 100 to 130 feet off the coast of Italy could represent the cargo of a Neolithic wreck. Continue reading to learn more.

'Tomb of Cerberus' From 2,000 Years Ago Discovered in Italy Features Preserved Fresco of Greek Mythology Three-Headed Dog

Oct 10, 2023

Among the many frescos found in the tomb, the depiction of the three-headed Cerberus is the most notable. This eventually gave the burial chamber its name, "Tomb of Cerberus." Read to learn more.

What Makes Mozzarella So Special? Scientists Looked Into the Microbes Essential to Making This Italian Cheese Unique

Aug 15, 2023

New research uncovers distinct microbes in mozzarella production, highlighting its unique cheese-making process. Read the article for more details.

240 Million-Years-Old Fossils of New Scorpion Species Discovered in Milan Museum

Jul 23, 2023

A new species of scorpion was discovered in the Milan Museum of Natural History in Italy. Read on to know the details.

Curcumin Shows Promising Results in Shielding Coral from Climate Change-Induced Damage

Jul 21, 2023

Italian researchers demonstrated curcumin's efficacy, a natural turmeric substance, against coral bleaching. Read the article to learn more.

Painting Depicting the Ancestor of Italian Pizza Unearthed in a Wall of a House in Pompeii Destroyed 2,000 Years Ago

Jun 28, 2023

Scientists have uncovered a fresco in Pompeii depicting an ancient precursor to Italian pizza, situated just 14 miles from Naples, its modern birthplace. Check it out in this article.

9.4-Foot-Long Catfish Caught in Italy Beats World Records As the Largest Ever Found

Jun 15, 2023

The previous record-holding catfish is 9.2 feet long and found in the same river in Italy. Read to learn more.

Venice’s Grand Canal Turns Bright Green in Color; ARPAV Assures There’s No Danger of Pollution [Watch]

May 31, 2023

Many were shocked that the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy, suddenly turned bright green in color. Read on to learn what the environmental agency said about it.

First Fatal Bear Attack in Italy Kills a Jogger: What Cause These Unfortunate Encounters With These Big Furry Mammals?

Apr 29, 2023

A 26-year-old man was jogging on a woodland path in the Italian Alps when a bear with its three cubs mauled him to death. Read the article to learn more details.

World’s Longest Suspension Bridge Will Soon Connect Sicily to Mainland Italy; How Does This Kind of Infrastructure Work?

Apr 11, 2023

Italy has announced that it is finally prepared to link Sicily with the mainland after 2,000 years of political and technical difficulties. Check it out in this article and learn more about how a suspension bridge works.