In Sicily, sightseeing is always more than 'just' sightseeing. The combination of history, a balmy climate and a vibrant ...

Originally inhabited by aboriginal tribes known as the Elymians, Sicanians, and Sicels, Sicily was first colonized by the Greeks before becoming a part of the Roman Republic in 241 B.C.E. The ...

When you think about Italy and ruins, your mind's eye automatically brings up scenes of the Roman Forum and the Colosseum.

Archaeologists excavating an ancient Roman city in Sicily uncovered a unique thermal ... from the University of Palermo returned to the ruins of Halaesa Arconidea on the northern coast of Sicily ...

Thousands of years ago, one of these historic battles took place around the modern-day Egadi Islands of Sicily, leaving behind ... took place in 241 B.C. between the Roman and the Carthaginian ...

Archaeologists in Sicily discovered what they believe to be an ancient Roman mask mold depicting the iconic Medusa, a symbol rich in meanings, according to National Geographic. The mask mold was ...

Thomas Schäfer and other archaeologists have been excavating ancient Roman ruins on the island of Pantelleria for 25 years, he said in a Sept. 2 news release from the Office of Sicily’s President.

ROME, Sept 2 (Reuters) - A rare haul of 27 silver Roman coins dated between 94 and 74 BC has been discovered on the remote island of Pantelleria, the Sicily region said on Monday. The discovery ...

Off the western coast of Sicily, remains from an ancient battle ... took place in 241 B.C. between the Roman and the Carthaginian navies and marked the end of the First Punic War, according ...