Whether biking to castles or kayaking through gorges, a trip centred on this river is the epitome of European romance.

With glittering treasures from Siena’s golden age at every turn, this outstanding exhibition at The National Gallery in London is the first outside of continental Europe to consider the major role tha ...

As one of the largest Roman theaters still standing and an amazing ... the intersection of art and power, the development of Rome as the center of an empire, and the role of city-making in history.

When we think of the Renaissance era in Western Europe our thoughts generally tend towards the opulence and wealth of ruling ...

Had enough of the crowds? Once you’ve seen Rome, consider a day trip to these lesser known but no less beautiful towns for ...

Watch an opera at the Arena, one of the world’s largest surviving ancient Roman amphitheaters ... fortified castle built to ...

It seems like humans always need to know who or what is the best in any category. Renaissance people were no different. A ...

While firmly part of Italy for more than a century, influences from that rich and complicated past can be seen in the ...

Actor Peter Weller on the politics of "RoboCop," jazz and the importance of kindness and spirituality in hard times ...

Taking the train from Rome to Naples, you’ll find yourself in a city with a unique charm and energy. Naples is home to the ...

While the anecdote concerning the prostitute Mary Magdalene is deeply moving, the compassion and forgiveness which Jesus shared with her was a part of his communion with everyone whom he helped, ...

After stepping out from the near-total darkness of her exhibition “We Felt a Star Dying,” commissioned by LAS Art Foundation, shown in the cavernous Kraftwerk Berlin, I felt I had glimpsed ...