A lifeguard at work on a beach in Central Italy did double duty this weekend when he took on the role of amateur archaeologist after a beachgoer came across a 2nd-century amphora during a leisurely walk, according the Italian news outlet Il Messaggero. The conditions along the beach in Latina, the capital of Italy’s Lazio region, were perfect for a...

A beachgoer in Italy stumbled upon an object in the sand that likely dates back around 2,000 years, officials said. While walking along a beachfront in Latina, a municipality south of Rome, a man spotted a long ceramic object along the water Aug. 11, according to Italy’s National Associated Press Agency (ANSA). He then alerted a nearby lifeguard, w...

The history of pontino precious metal work began in the fourth century B.C. and was initially distinguished by a certain austerity, then became an element of artistic expression with the advent of the Roman Empire and the annexing of much of the Hellenic world. The beauty of the jewelry became a tool adopted by the new political figures to show off...

Ninfa - described by The New York Times as "the most beautiful and romantic garden in the world" - will reopen to visitors from 19 March, with online bookings already available. Ninfa is located about 80 km south-east of Rome, near Sermoneta, at the foot of the Lepini mountains. Belonging to the Caetani family since the 14th century, the site was a...

Jupiter Anxur is a large sacred area located along the original tract of Via Appia, Regina Viarum, that passed through the strategic and military centre of Terracina (Latina). The archaeological area situated at the top of Sant’Angelo mountain is 136 km from Rome and around 3 km from the old city. The road to reach it is comfortable and well signpo...

I've done almost 160 interviews in this exciting adventure discovering wonderful people who have described us so many different aspects of how Italy and the United States perfectly match together. I am always happy and glad when I meet young Italians born in Italy who had their success in the United States. They are the proof that Italy needs more...