The search for the waters of eternal life has fascinated figures from Gilgamesh to the conquistadors to Hollywood studio ...

But Luke (Krasinski) is convinced the truth ... of the fountain of youth myth that has the strongest hold on contemporary culture comes not from ancient times, from Egypt, Greece or Rome.

In truth, it’s not easy to get one’s bearings ... and performs a task that visitors particularly appreciate: replenishing some of Rome’s most important fountains, from those on Via del Corso to the ...

In this episode of Kings and Generals, we explore the Roman Empire’s taxation system—answering the question: did the Romans pay taxes? From Augustus' sweeping financial reforms to provincial levies, ...

It’s finally time for you to plan your first trip to Europe. You’ve saved all the money you needed; you spent your days ...

And the truth is, this, more than anything, accounts for my interest in their corner of Rome. I’ve been an avid ... The famous fountain at the far end of the street, the Fontana delle Arti ...

Mount Etna’s dramatic eruption sends tourists fleeing and disrupts flights in Sicily. Find out the latest travel updates and ...

Our list of the best botanic gardens in Southern California spans Santa Barbara to San Diego and includes gardens everyone ...

The pontiff held his first meeting with the news media at the Vatican and called on reporters to choose “the path of communication in favor of peace.” ...

The Graduate House of the Pontifical North American College in Rome is a 400-year-old baroque structure that sits two blocks away from the Trevi Fountain at the base of the ...