Commodus, Rome's infamous "mad emperor," ruled with vanity, cruelty, and gladiatorial obsession, shaping the empire's decline.

Rome is a city of secrets. Behind beaten-up facades are sprawling gardens and sparkling palaces. Palazzo Colonna may be the most jaw-dropping of them all. Rooms drip with art, and the private apartments of Princess Isabelle are packed with treasures.

For a new study, archaeologists attempted to answer age-old questions about Rome’s roads, including how connected the capital was and whether current motorways trace Roman routes

Extra police and military deployed have been deployed to the Italian capital’s historic center to combat rising crime, drug dealing, and safety threats affecting tourists.

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For the first time in centuries, members of the public can admire what is believed to be ancient Rome’s largest fresco and mosaic complex. This week, officials in the Italian capital unveiled the recently restored Painted City fresco and the Great Mosaic.

Here are Sheen’s most significant moments in the Eternal City, where he completed his doctorate, was consecrated a bishop, and attended Vatican II.

Susan Sarandon will be honored by the Rome Film Festival’s Alice in the City sidebar where 'The Accompanist' will bow internationally.

The Roman Empire's vast road network favored Constantinople as a key overland travel hub, a study says, yet experts argue Rome remained the true center of power.