Rome

Pope wants light shed on 40-year-old mystery of missing Vatican girl

The daughter of a Vatican usher whose family lived in the Vatican, Orlandi, then 15, failed to return home on June 22, 1983 following a music lesson in Rome.

By REUTERS
11/04/2023

Archaeologists find lavish marble décor in ancient undersea city of sin

The Roman town of Baia was the great luxury resort of the ancient world and has been dubbed by many as the "Las Vegas of the Roman Empire." But then it sunk beneath the Gulf of Naples.

Mosaics of Greek Medusa found in ancient Roman villa

In Greek mythology, Medusa is one of the three Gorgons. According to myth, Medusa has hair made of serpents and turns anyone who looks at her into stone.

Israeli archaeologists present 1,800-year-old gold protective jewelry

The jewelry bears the sign of Roman goddess of the moon Luna and was probably worn for protection.

Pope Francis has respiratory infection, needs hospital treatment

The Vatican said the 86-year-old pope had complained of breathing difficulties in recent days. It added that tests showed he did not have COVID-19.

By REUTERS
29/03/2023

Italian-Jewish leader denies attacking Netanyahu, calls for discourse

Di Segni said she wanted to be a voice for people lost in the chaos of mutual accusations, instead calling for calm and mutual discourse in Israel.

How are sheep helping archaeologists in Pompeii perseveration efforts?

Plants growing on the ruins of Pompeii contributes to degradation of the historic site. Fortunately, sheep are a non-toxic solution to unchecked growth.

By REUTERS
09/03/2023
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