Rome has been around for almost three thousand years and yet carries all that weight of history with a dolce vita lightness ...

The Roman-era poison maker Locusta allegedly played a part in the deaths of Emperor Claudius and his son Britannicus. What do we know about her life story?

Rome is known for its history, churches, statues and many more. Yet one of the city’s symbols often goes unnoticed: the small street fountains known ...

IN “CIVILIZATION and Its Discontents,” Sigmund Freud used Rome as a metaphor for memory: specifically, the way the many layers of the past exist simultaneously and come to the fore when viewed from ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robin Raven covers luxury travel, vegan dining, hotels and the arts. Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy. Ancient fountain. Roman ...

I enjoy reading books that analyze history. Last year I received a signed copy of a book by William J. Federer titled “Change to Chains: The 6,000 Year Quest for Control.” This book was published in ...

Paris or Rome? Here's what first-time travellers should know before choosing their perfect European beginning.