Rome

Frescos from famed Etruscan tomb go on display in Rome after multi-million euro purchase by Italy

The Italian state spent €15 million on a series of celebrated frescoes found in the central hall of the tomb, which were painted between 340 and 320 BCE.

|ByREUTERS
People look at the newly acquired Tomb of Francois, a 4th-century BC masterpiece bought last month by Italy's Culture Ministry for 15 million euros, at the National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia in Rome, Italy, June 30, 2026.
The Portico d'Ottavia, a prominent ancient Roman structure located in the historical Jewish Ghetto quarter of Rome (Illustrative).

Experiencing Rome's Jewish quarter with an open mind and an empty stomach

Set foot inside the old Jewish Ghetto and you’re in Tel Aviv-on-Tiber.

|ByBARRY BORMAN
Marble bust believed to depict the Roman goddess of love Venus found on a beach in Alicante, Spain, June 10, 2026.

Marble bust believed to depict Roman goddess of love found during excavations at Alicante beach

Archaeologists have also uncovered the foundations of houses and rooms belonging to a Roman villa used between the 3rd century BCE and the 4th century CE.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
State Comptroller and Ombudsman Matanyahu Englman addresses the final EUROSAI Governing Board meeting held under his presidency in Rome, May 2026.

European audit leaders honor Israel’s state comptroller at final EUROSAI board meeting

State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman received a standing ovation from heads and representatives of European supreme audit institutions at the conclusion of a Rome meeting.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

After extensive renovation: Precise network launches hotel in Rome

Precise network invests 25 million shekels in Precise House Mantegna Roma hotel. Ron Ben Haim, Chairman and owner: "Excited to launch a hotel in a beautiful city."

FEBRUARY 2, 2024ByMAARIV ONLINE

Ambiguous Italian court ruling on fascist salute delights extreme right

The court sentence came just 10 days after a video emerged of hundreds of men making fascist salutes during a gathering in Rome.

JANUARY 19, 2024ByREUTERS
Neo-fascists do the Nazi salute as they gather in the town where dictator Benito Mussolini was born to commemorate the hundredth anniversary of the March on Rome, in Predappio, Italy, October 30, 2022.

Paganism to Christianity: Roman temple reveals ancient cultural blending

The forces that drove Rome to become Christian did not immediately transform the empire into an entity that practiced modern Christianity. It was a process.

JANUARY 5, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A statue of Emperor Constantine.

Ancient accessorized skeletons discovered in building works in Rome

The remains were thought to have been from between the second and fourth centuries.

JANUARY 2, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The gold jewelry found buried with a girl.

Obsessed with the Roman Empire? Archaeologists just made a major discovery

Contrary to expectations, the peer-reviewed research demonstrates that Interamna Lirenas thrived well into the 3rd century AD, resisting decline for an impressive 900 years.

DECEMBER 12, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
View of the Interamna Lirenas excavation from above and from the North. Photograph taken in September 2023. The remains of the theatre can be seen in the centre, with the remains of the basilica behind it.

National Geographic lists Israel's Roman swords as top find of 2023

The find includes a cache of four Roman swords and the head of a deer-shaped handle, estimated to date back nearly 1,900 years, and are in excellent condition.

DECEMBER 10, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
From right to left: Dr. Asaf Gayer, Oriya Amichay Dr. Eitan Klein and Amir Ganor with their findings

The history of war idioms and expressions

Let’s take a look at some idioms related to battle and see what they mean and how they originated. 

DECEMBER 9, 2023ByRUTH BELOFF
An illustration by Gregory Zaboly depicting William B. Travis drawing a line in the sand.

Mother accidentally sabotages son's romantic marriage proposal

A viral video shows the embarrassing moment when the groom's mother unintentionally steals the spotlight during a romantic marriage proposal in Italy.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023ByMAARIV
The marriage proposal went wrong because of the groom's mother

WATCH: Italian parliament hosts emergency summit on global antisemitism

The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Israel time.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Parliament of Italy.

Pope Francis to meet with Gaza hostages' families

The Vatican has been vocal in calling for the release of all hostages as well as a ceasefire.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023ByREUTERS
Pope Francis speaks during a meeting with members of Catholic Charismatic Renewal International Service (CHARIS) at the Paul VI hall at the Vatican, November 4, 2023