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Elite Roman family's ancient treasure unearthed in ruins of fire-scorched dwelling

Europe Travel September 9

Elite Roman family's ancient treasure unearthed in ruins of fire-scorched dwelling

Ancient Roman coins and ornaments were recently unearthed from a wealthy family's home in Histria. The treasure is now housed at Romania's National History Museum collections.

Cicero's lost bathhouse? Submerged ruins may have belonged to Rome's greatest orator

Travel September 8

Cicero's lost bathhouse? Submerged ruins may have belonged to Rome's greatest orator

Archaeologists discovered an ancient bathhouse underwater in Naples, Italy, that may have belonged to Marcus Tullius Cicero, Rome's famous orator and philosopher.

Archaeologists uncover house linked to Isaac Newton beside his legendary apple tree

Travel September 6

Archaeologists uncover house linked to Isaac Newton beside his legendary apple tree

British archaeologists recently discovered Isaac Newton's mother's 17th-century house near Woolsthorpe Manor, uncovering artifacts, including thimbles, buttons and tableware.

Pope Leo XIV to canonize two modern saints this weekend as faithful flock to Rome

Travel September 6

Pope Leo XIV to canonize two modern saints this weekend as faithful flock to Rome

Pope Leo XIV will canonize Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati as saints on Sunday in Rome, with an expected crowd of at least 250,000 faithful attending the ceremony.

Tourists offered 'first-of-its-kind' chance to stay at historic cathedral with a few rules

Europe Travel September 5

Tourists offered 'first-of-its-kind' chance to stay at historic cathedral with a few rules

Winchester Cathedral is offering its historic deanery as a vacation rental, featuring a 70-foot gallery built for Charles II. The deanery dates back to Henry VIII's reign.

Locals call out 'excessive tourism' after tram crash leaves at least 15 dead and 18 injured

Travel September 4

Locals call out 'excessive tourism' after tram crash leaves at least 15 dead and 18 injured

Lisbon's Glória Funicular derailment killed at least 15 people and injured 18 as residents blame "excessive tourism" for the tragic incident affecting the popular tram.

Archaeologists unearth 5,000-year-old 'fairy houses' hidden on scenic Italian island

Travel September 4

Archaeologists unearth 5,000-year-old 'fairy houses' hidden on scenic Italian island

Italian officials announced the discovery of three ancient "fairy house" tombs on Sardinia, containing Roman-era artifacts and dating to the late Neolithic period.

World's largest cruise ship debuts as industry expects 19 million travelers

Travel September 2

World's largest cruise ship debuts as industry expects 19 million travelers

AAA forecasts that 19 million Americans will cruise in 2025, marking another record year for the cruise industry with Caribbean destinations leading demand.

Foreign travelers soon to pay 'visa integrity fee' to visit the US costing $250

Travel August 31

Foreign travelers soon to pay 'visa integrity fee' to visit the US costing $250

Trump administration introduces $250 visa integrity fee ahead of America250 events, Olympics and FIFA World Cup as international visitor numbers decline.

Giant medieval castle hits market with secret price tag and restoration ahead

Historic Sites August 29

Giant medieval castle hits market with secret price tag and restoration ahead

The Castle of Landriano, dating to 1037, offers Renaissance courtyards, medieval towers and frescoed halls just 15 miles from Milan. It has just gone on the market.

'Very unusual' ancient head with eerie smile unearthed by archaeology student at Scottish farm

Archaeology August 28

'Very unusual' ancient head with eerie smile unearthed by archaeology student at Scottish farm

An archaeology student uncovered a mysterious carved stone head with curly hair and a faint smile during an excavation at Skaill Farm on the Scottish island of Rousay.