According to legend, the Trojans migrated to Britain after the fall of Troy. A new book investigates the historicity of this legend.

As Italy’s vineyards grapple with summers that are longer and hotter, erratic weather and dwindling water, winemakers are being forced to rethink one of the oldest assumptions in their craft: terroir, ...

The Etruscans are considered the first great Italian civilization: they lived in the area between present-day Tuscany, Lazio ...

Umbria is a lush, green, lesser-known Italian paradise. A travel advisor who lived there for 16 years shares his favorite ...

Vesuvius tremors, tomb raiders and patient Neapolitan Fire Brigade workers all have a part to play in Gianfranco Rosi’s poetic meditation on the fragile nature of Naples.

The Huns, a nomadic group of Central Asian origin, emerged as a formidable force in the 4th century CE, challenging the Roman ...

When you take a drive just over an hour away from Pisa Airport, you'll find yourself in the rolling hills of Tuscany and in ...

Japanese artist Keita Miyazaki is presenting The Eternal Duality an exhibition hosted in the Nymphaeum of the National ...

Whether you’re planning a day trip, a weekend escape, or passing through on your way to Tuscany or Umbria, the Italian region ...

Being a Roman emperor was a risky job. It wasn't unusual for emperors to be killed by usurpers wanting to remove them from power. They also faced many health challenges, such as death from epidemics ...

All roads lead to Rome on the Via Francigena, a 1,000-year-old walking trail ideal for those looking to experience the Vatican’s jubilee year at a slower pace. The Via Francigena didn’t begin life as ...

The city of Siena, nestled in Tuscany’s rolling green hills and surrounded by medieval villages, is a living work of art. Once a prosperous banking center in the Middle Ages, strategically located ...