Rome

Italy summons Israeli ambassador after shots fired at UN in Lebanon

A defense ministry statement said the Italian logistics convoy was traveling from Shama to Beirut on Wednesday when, about 2 km after departure, the Israeli military fired warning shots.

|ByREUTERS
The Italian flag waves over the Quirinal Palace in Rome, Italy May 30, 2018
Stele depicting Roman Emperor Tiberius standing before the Theban triad of the ancient Egyptian gods found near the Karnak Temple Complex, March 30, 2026.

Stone stele depicting Roman emperor, Egyptian gods found near Karnak temple site in Luxor

The stele was discovered during the three-year-long restoration efforts of a gateway from the time of Ramesses III in Karnak.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Israeli and Palestinian mothers belonging to the Women Wage Peace organization march for a political horizon to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Women Wage Peace to march barefoot through Rome for end to Israeli-Palestinian conflict

“Women are often told to wait, that it’s not the time to talk about it, to wait until the war is over - but the war is not over, it keeps coming back,” said Dr. Admi.

|ByESTHER DAVIS
Screengrab of Indian graffiti in a tomb in the Valley of the Kings, Luxor, Egypt, March 20, 2026.

Ancient graffiti in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings proves presence of Indian tourists 2,000 years ago

According to the researchers, the inscriptions’ discovery is not new. Early Egyptologists noticed them, but did not know what language they’d been written in and were unable to translate.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

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.

AUGUST 20, 2023ByREUTERS
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.

AUGUST 17, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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.

AUGUST 5, 2023ByNATALIE DAVIS
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.

AUGUST 3, 2023ByREUTERS
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.

JULY 29, 2023ByROBERT HERSOWITZ
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.

JULY 28, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The ancient theater of Nero was only known from ancient texts

Wreck of ancient Roman cargo ship found off the coast near Rome

The relic was located and filmed using a remotely operated robot.

JULY 28, 2023ByREUTERS
Wreck of an ancient Roman cargo ship found off Rome's coast

Israeli Embassy hosts reception in Rome celebrating Israel's 75th Independence Day

JULY 25, 2023ByALAN ROSENBAUM
Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra at the Vatican

Jerusalem Symphony conducts Rome and Paris Concert Tour for Israel’s 75th Anniversary 

JULY 25, 2023ByALAN ROSENBAUM
Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra Perform in Paris

Rome’s Colosseum vandalized a second time, by 17-year-old Swiss girl

The girls parents allegedly said that "She’s just a little girl, she wasn’t doing anything wrong" when someone tried to inform them of their daughter's actions.

JULY 23, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A puddle reflects the Roman Colloseum following a rain shower in Rome.