Stoicism is one of ancient Greece's most enduring philosophies. Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius is one of its foremost figures.

Some scholars trace Valentine's Day back to ancient Greece and the mythical green meadows of Arcadia in the Peloponnese.

U.S. News Insider Tip: A normal ticket includes the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (valid for 24 hours) and you can visit all three in one day. It doesn't include a visit to the ...

Father Michael said Saint Valentine was one, very real person– or at least the man that the church honored with a feast was no legend. He said he did not know of the secret marriage ceremonies, but ...

According to one legend, Pope Gelasius wanted to put an end to the debauchery in the late fifth century. He declared Feb. 14 ...

We’d just spent 2 weeks traveling through Spain before taking a ridiculously cheap flight from Seville to Pisa for 9 euros ...

Many legends claim to explain the origins of Valentine’s Day, but as is the case with legends, they leave many questions ...

Palatine Hill and Colosseum that is home to ruins of ancient temples and gymnasiums. Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri was at the opening of the new archaeological garden and museum, and walked across ...

Bearing cards, flowers, chocolates and poetry, lovers have always swooned on Valentine’s Day as cherubs circled overhead.

Palatine Hill and Colosseum that is home to ruins of ancient temples and gymnasiums. Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri was at the opening of the new archaeological garden and museum, and walked across the ...