Rome

Italy: The new face of an old hate

The space in which Jews can live openly and confidently in Italy is narrowing. Not collapsing, but tightening.

FRANCESCA ALBANESE (C), UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territory, attends a demonstration during a nationwide strike called by the USB union in solidarity with Gaza, in Rome, Nov. 2025
Dolmen of Menga in Antequera, Spain, April 15, 2026.

DNA analysis reveals ancestry of man buried in ancient Spanish tomb, shows mixed heritage - study

Aerial photo of the ancient temple discovered at Tell el-Farma in the  northern Sinai, April 15, 2026.

An ancient Egyptian temple was just found in Sinai after six years of digging

Incense burner found in Pompeii, containing residue of local plants and imported resin, April 7, 2026.

Ashes of Pompeii: New study confirms ancient city's role within Rome’s global trade route


WWII -era documents name Jews aided by Catholics in fascist Rome

The researchers were careful to note that the scholarly understanding of the role of the Catholic world in the actions taken by Germany’s Nazi regime is unchanged.

 Pope Pius XII at the end of Mass.

Kosher in Rome: The best food for religious Jews in Italy's capital

These restaurants are not simply places for kosher travelers to fill their tanks with a quick falafel or a bad slice of pizza. These are high-quality establishments.

 OUTDOOR DINING at Renato al Ghetto, one of the Jewish Ghetto’s many kosher dining options. Artichoke and handmade pasta were the writer’s favorites.

Ostia: Home to one of the greatest centers of post-Temple Jewry - opinion

Ostia was the busiest port in the Roman Empire. Jewish slaves were imported by the thousands after the Romans destroyed the Second Temple and after the fall of Beitar.

 ‘MINCHA’ IN ancient Ostia.

Ancient fragments paint a picture of Roman emperor Hadrian’s daily life

The fragments shed light of Hadrian's trips to Africa and more.

Fasti ostienses from the reign of Roman Emperor Hadrian.

Pompeii archaeologists discover find that throws light on life of slaves

Archaeologists at Pompeii found a bedroom they believe was used by slaves in the ancient city.

 Ruins in Pompeii.

WATCH: Tourist climbs into Rome’s Trevi Fountain, causes outrage

Footage shows a woman climbing into the monument to fill up her water bottle, before police remove her from the scene.

A woman shelters from the sun under an umbrella at Trevi fountain during hot weather as a heat wave hits Europe in Rome, Italy, July 19, 2022.

Free Shakespeare theater returns to Jerusalem with 'Julius Caesar'

Theater in the Rough reinvents the classic Shakespeare play 'Julius Caesar' with a new musical element.

 THE CAST of this year’s Theater in the Rough production of ‘Julius Caesar’ strike a Shakespearean pose.

4th century Roman ship uncovered by Serbian coal miners

The vessel was probably part of a river fleet serving Viminacium, the sprawling and highly-developed Roman city of 45,000 people.

 Archaeologists look at parts of a wooden Roman ship dated to the 3rd century AD, at the ancient city of Viminacium, near Kostolac, Serbia, May 28, 2020.

What is the legacy of the Jewish community of Rome?

Rome’s Jewish community represents the oldest Diaspora in Europe and goes back 2,200 years. Here's what's happened over time.

 The Roman Forum

Excavation for new luxury hotel reveals ancient Roman theater

Nero's Theater was only known from ancient Roman texts, but was never located.

 The ancient theater of Nero was only known from ancient texts