Death Site of Rome's First Emperor 'Augustus' Presumably Found by Japanese Researchers in Southern Italy

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 04.22.2024 22:22 PM

The building evidence chronologically matches the historical records that document Augustus's villa. Read to learn more.

Perfectly Preserved Pre-Roman Tomb Unearthed at Etruscan Necropolis in Italy

03.02.2024 01:14 AM

Archaeologists reveal a perfectly preserved Etruscan tomb in San Giuliano, enriching Etruscan heritage exploration. Check out more details of this discovery in this article.

2,000-Year-Old Marble Relic From the Temple of Olympian Zeus Recovered from Sicilian Seabed

02.13.2024 02:59 AM

Beneath the waves, underwater archaeologists uncover a marble relic from Sicily's Temple of Olympian Zeus, emerging to reveal ancient grandeur. Check out more details in this article.

Ancient Pagan Temple Found in Italy Shows Religious Continuity Between Roman, Christian World

01.07.2024 01:27 AM

The ancient pagan temple in Italy supported the theory that Romans practiced pagan worshipped in temples in the 4th century. Continue reading to learn more.

Interamna Lirenas Wasn’t a Backwater; Ancient Roman Colony Was a Thriving Town [Study]

12.12.2023 09:10 AM

A recent discovery about Interamna Lirenas challenged the history of the Roman ancient empire's decline. Continue reading to learn more.

Obsidian Artifacts Found off Italy Coast Were From Neolithic Era Cargo [Report]

12.04.2023 03:00 AM

The obsidian artifacts discovered at a depth of 100 to 130 feet off the coast of Italy could represent the cargo of a Neolithic wreck. Continue reading to learn more.

'Tomb of Cerberus' From 2,000 Years Ago Discovered in Italy Features Preserved Fresco of Greek Mythology Three-Headed Dog

10.10.2023 22:44 PM

Among the many frescos found in the tomb, the depiction of the three-headed Cerberus is the most notable. This eventually gave the burial chamber its name, "Tomb of Cerberus." Read to learn more.

What Makes Mozzarella So Special? Scientists Looked Into the Microbes Essential to Making This Italian Cheese Unique

08.15.2023 08:31 AM

New research uncovers distinct microbes in mozzarella production, highlighting its unique cheese-making process. Read the article for more details.

240 Million-Years-Old Fossils of New Scorpion Species Discovered in Milan Museum

07.23.2023 03:00 AM

A new species of scorpion was discovered in the Milan Museum of Natural History in Italy. Read on to know the details.

Curcumin Shows Promising Results in Shielding Coral from Climate Change-Induced Damage

07.21.2023 03:54 AM

Italian researchers demonstrated curcumin's efficacy, a natural turmeric substance, against coral bleaching. Read the article to learn more.

Painting Depicting the Ancestor of Italian Pizza Unearthed in a Wall of a House in Pompeii Destroyed 2,000 Years Ago

06.28.2023 07:19 AM

Scientists have uncovered a fresco in Pompeii depicting an ancient precursor to Italian pizza, situated just 14 miles from Naples, its modern birthplace. Check it out in this article.

9.4-Foot-Long Catfish Caught in Italy Beats World Records As the Largest Ever Found

06.15.2023 23:33 PM

The previous record-holding catfish is 9.2 feet long and found in the same river in Italy. Read to learn more.

Venice’s Grand Canal Turns Bright Green in Color; ARPAV Assures There’s No Danger of Pollution [Watch]

05.31.2023 09:00 AM

Many were shocked that the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy, suddenly turned bright green in color. Read on to learn what the environmental agency said about it.

First Fatal Bear Attack in Italy Kills a Jogger: What Cause These Unfortunate Encounters With These Big Furry Mammals?

04.29.2023 00:33 AM

A 26-year-old man was jogging on a woodland path in the Italian Alps when a bear with its three cubs mauled him to death. Read the article to learn more details.

World’s Longest Suspension Bridge Will Soon Connect Sicily to Mainland Italy; How Does This Kind of Infrastructure Work?

04.11.2023 06:00 AM

Italy has announced that it is finally prepared to link Sicily with the mainland after 2,000 years of political and technical difficulties. Check it out in this article and learn more about how a suspension bridge works.

Bizarre UFO-like Red Light Halo Appears in the Night Sky in Italy; What Is This Mysterious Disk?

04.04.2023 23:51 PM

The red light halo flashed and faded in a span of milliseconds in the night sky in Italy. Read to learn more details.

Geotechnical Engineers Initiate Plan Preserving 850-Year-Old Leaning Tower of Pisa Returning to Upright Stance

12.23.2022 08:00 AM

Geotechnical Engineers plan to restore the leaning tower of Pisa into its upright stance. Read on to know more about this news!

Breathtaking Biospheres Houses a Vegetable Garden Grown 25 Feet Underwater

11.11.2022 07:11 AM

Off the coast of Italy, divers are growing basil, strawberries, lettuce, and other greens in submerged greenhouses called biospheres. Read the article to learn more about these underwater vegetable gardens.

Group of People in Italy Has the 'Elixir of Healthy Life' With Genes That Allow Them to Eat Anything Without Getting Sick

10.21.2022 06:10 AM

Many locals in a village in Italy are apparently blessed with great digestive abilities that allow them to eat anything without worrying about expanding waistlines or heart problems. Tap the article to get to know them.

1,000-Pound Bomb From WWII-Era Resurfaces in Italian Lake Following Extreme Drought Due to Worsening Climate Change

08.09.2022 08:52 AM

A group of fishermen discovered the American-made bomb last month that appeared to have been submerged in the last 70 years. Read the article to learn more about this story.

Secrets of Ancient Roman Wine: What Can 1,500-Year-Old Underwater Jars Retrieved in Italy Teach Winemakers?

07.05.2022 06:47 AM

A new study suggests that ancient Romans used native grapes to make wine in jars waterproofed with imported tar pitch. Read the article to know why this discovery is important.