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Remains of 11th-century Cathedral and Roman Mansion Discovered in Pisa

by Gabi Logan | Tue, 07/24/2012 - 04:28

After compiling findings from the 2003 to 2009 archaeological dig under the Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles) in Pisa, scholars have published photos…

Culture

Rome: Top Five Archaeological Sites to Visit from 2012

by Niccolò Mineo | Thu, 01/05/2012 - 07:10

Sure Rome is an invaluable chest of mediterranean tradition and fabulous history, but you might have already spent the past holidays conquering the majestic…

Culture

UNESCO Announces Pompeii Rescue Plan

by Natalie Aldern | Wed, 11/30/2011 - 03:13

The United Nations cultural agency has announced an agreement with the Italian government to preserve the archaeological site at Pompeii. Torrential rains last…

Culture

Ancient Tomb Found Under Garbage Dump

by Natalie Aldern | Fri, 04/22/2011 - 06:21

The ongoing trash crisis in Naples has generated an increasing number of illegal dumps in the area. Police investigating an unauthorized dumping ground had a…

Culture

Colosseum to Get a Luxury Brand Makeover

by Natalie Aldern | Mon, 01/24/2011 - 01:59

Since the collapse of the House of the Gladiator's in Pompeii in November, the Italian Ministry of Culture has been under fire to restore historic monuments…

Culture

Ancient necropolis found in Calabria

by ITALY | Mon, 06/02/2008 - 03:02

A necropolis dating to the fifth century BC has been unearthed in the southern region of Calabria, the region's president said on Friday.The burial ground,…