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The clue lies in Pompeii itself, where the volcanic disaster preserved an active building site almost perfectly in place. (Image: UNESCO)

Pompeii study suggests Rome’s iconic concrete was more complex than ancient texts claim

December 11, 2025 8:57 am

A preserved construction site at Pompeii is reshaping modern understanding of how Rome engineered its famously durable concrete.

Worker trapped under collapsed medieval tower in Rome dies, media says

November 04, 2025 5:58 am

The man was rescued by emergency services late on Monday and taken to hospital in a serious condition, Rome police chief Lamberto Giannini had previously said.

Giant Roman shoes found at Hadrian’s Wall raise questions about ancient soldiers

July 13, 2025 10:02 pm

Magna Fort was built around AD 85 and housed different Roman troops and their families over the years.

From horse riding to football: Here are sporting interest of Pope Leo XIV

May 10, 2025 4:32 pm

Known as Father Bob, Prevost was announced as Pope Leo XIV on Thursday after less than 25 hours of voting in the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican

Trump’s 14 hours in Rome: Fleeting encounters amid global discord

April 27, 2025 8:14 am

Trump spent about 14 hours in Rome, attending the pope’s funeral at St. Peter’s Square and briefly greeting a few world leaders before departing immediately after the service.

Pope Francis laid to rest in Rome after historic funeral at St Peter’s Square attended by the powerful and the powerless

April 26, 2025 10:34 pm

True to Francis’s humble wishes, he was not interred beneath St Peter’s Basilica with full papal pomp, but entombed in a modest niche at Santa Maria Maggiore that previously stored candlestick holders.

Those About to Die review: Anthony Hopkins sleepwalks through outdated, overpopulated Ancient Rome drama

July 20, 2024 8:03 am

Those About to Die review: Peacock's 10-episode period drama, out on Prime Video in India, is Hollywood's overlong, overpopulated, and overcomplicated answer to Heeramandi.

The slur “is the slogan of the 2024 Pride,” said Martina Lorina, 28, an actress who was holding up a banner bearing the word. (AP)

Italians respond to Pope’s slur by taking Francis to Pride

June 17, 2024 6:28 pm

At Saturday’s celebration in Rome, Pope Francis’ image was on cardboard cutouts adorned with flower necklaces. People came dressed as the pope, wore papal hats and said that there was never too much “gayness.”

Rome LGBTQ+ Pride parade celebrates 30th anniversary, makes fun of Pope Francis comments

June 16, 2024 3:29 am

The Pope had to issue an apology last month after Italian media quoted unnamed bishops saying that Francis jokingly used the term “faggotness” while speaking in Italian during a meeting.

Pope says tension and debate are inevitable, embrace them

May 18, 2024 9:23 pm

'A society without conflicts is a dead society. A society that hides conflicts is a suicidal society,' said the Pope addressing a crowd.

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In photos: A humble goodbye — Pope Francis laid to rest after final journey through Rome

April 27, 2025 9:06 am

The 90-minute funeral ceremony was attended by a host of world leaders, including President Droupadi Murmu, US President Donald Trump, and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy among others.

Modi in Rome: Joyous Indian diaspora greets PM in Italy

October 29, 2021 8:30 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a busy week ahead with high profile meetings at the G20 summit in Italy and the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland. (PTI)