President Joe Biden cancels Rome trip to manage California wildfire response
President Joe Biden delivers remarks at a reception for the new Democratic members of Congress in the State Dining Room of the White House on…
‘Conclave’ actor Carlos Diehz speaks about his role
Much of Edward Berger’s gripping papal thriller “Conclave” unfolds in the shadows. Alliances shift and break in dim stairwells, tense accusations fly in dark corridors…
'Italy's most authentic city' that's just as beautiful as Rome without the crowds
Tourists flock to cities such as Rome and Florence, but there is one Italian destination which is just as scenic and arguably more authentic Source…
‘Gladiator II’ review: More of the same but still satisfying
Ridley Scott’s 2000 sword-and-sandal epic “Gladiator” closed on a memorable shot that became an indelible image associated with the film: Russell Crowe’s hand, callused and…
London-born teen who died of leukaemia aged 15 will be made a saint, Pope reveals
A LONDON-born teen who died of leukaemia aged 15 is to be made a saint next year, the Pope has said.Pope Francis told his weekly…
British city 'more beautiful than Rome and Venice' perfect for autumn break
The city was given an 83.7 per cent 'beauty score' based on the 'golden ratio', with landmarks such as its Roman city walls and Norman…
Man goes to Rome to see stunning ancient sites – but gets nasty surprise
Lachy McIntyre, 24, had been looking forward to exploring the tourist hotspots of Rome, Italy - but when he arrived some popular sites were covered…
'Most underrated' Italian city has far fewer tourists than Rome and is just as incredible
Trieste, an Italian city on the Adriatic Sea, is off the tourist trail and doesn't get the crowds that flock to big-name destinations like Rome…
Transfixing style in spaces, clothing and lighting create the artistry of 'Ripley'
From the palpable isolation of a squalid New York apartment to the shadowy charms of ancient Italian streets, 'Ripley' is a vision of style. Source…
Archaeologists find the ‘lost’ survivors of Pompeii who made it through horror 18-hour volcanic eruption 2,000 years ago
ARCHAEOLOGISTS believe they have discovered the "lost" survivors of Pompeii who made it through the horror 18-hour volcanic eruption 2,000 years ago. It's often been…
Climate protesters interrupt two Italian Open matches in Rome
Two matches at the Italian Open in Rome were suspended following a protest by climate activists.The last-16 tie between Madison Keys and Sorana Cirstea was…
Inside Mussolini’s underground WW2 bunker built to house family beneath villa with 13ft thick concrete & gas-tight doors
SIX metres below a Roman palace sits an underground bunker built to protect fascist Italian dictator Benito Mussolini. The anti-gas, double-steel doors of an 84-year-old…
Sublime at Coachella: How Jakob Nowell embraced his late dad’s band
It’s Leg Day for Jakob Nowell, who’s fueling up for his workout on a recent afternoon with a late breakfast at a Long Beach diner…
Six Nations 2024: Redpath, Horne & Christie start for Scotland against Italy in Rome
Scotland have made three changes to their starting line-up for Saturday's Six Nations match away to Italy.The Calcutta Cup winners have replaced injured Sione Tuipulotu…
Brits have travelled to places like Corfu and Rome – after being inspired by books
Frances Mayes' “Under the Tuscan Sun” topped a list of novels that have inspired people to visit the locations within their pages, the research found…
Work by C.W. Eckersberg from his pioneering years in Rome coming up for auction
C. W. Eckersberg influenced a whole generation of artists and was, in many ways, one of the pioneers of Impressionism’s plein-air painting. On 4 March,…
The tiny Italian shop that sells 100 kinds of tiramisu – and people are obsessed with it
A SMALL cafe in Rome has been described by visitors as one of the best experiences in the city, with people flocking to try its…