Rome

Ancient Roman tombs, shrine to Hercules discovered in Rome suburb dig

While the tombs and the shrine were found within the modern city's boundaries, they would have been situated outside the ancient walls of Rome.

JANUARY 25, 2026|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

The two tombs date from the time of Rome's Republic and were found near that city's northeast Via Pietralata.

Italian Minister of Culture Alessandro Giuli attends an Italy-Albania Intergovernmental Summit at Villa Doria Pamphili on November 13, 2025 in Rome, Italy.

Italy discovers basilica design by ancient Roman architect Vitruvius, 'father of architecture'

"It is a sensational finding ... something that our grandchildren will be talking about," Italian Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli told a press conference.

JANUARY 21, 2026|ByREUTERS

Yaron Minkowski’s fashion show on an Israir plane.

The runway at takeoff: An Israeli fashion show surprised passengers at 30,000 feet

During an Israir flight to Rome, the aisle became a fashion runway as designer Yaron Minkowski showcased a mini-collection inspired by the flight attendants’ uniforms and the airline’s colors.

DECEMBER 25, 2025|BySHOVAL AZOR/MAARIV ONLINE

eople look at the artifacts found during the construction of the new metro line at the Colosseum metro station which promise to dazzle locals and tourists with museum-like displays of archaeological discoveries, in Rome, Italy December 16, 2025.

New Rome metro stations showcase ancient treasures after years of delays

Excavations for the new stations revealed remarkable finds, which slowed work as archaeologists painstakingly preserved layers of ancient Rome they hadn't known were there.

DECEMBER 25, 2025|ByREUTERS

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

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