A loud boom was heard across several districts in the Italian capital after an accident at a gas station on Via dei Gordiani, ...

Discover the ancient prison reserved for important state prisoners awaiting their execution where, according to tradition, Sts. Peter and Paul were imprisoned before their martyrdom.

The heirs to the Knights Templar have demanded an apology from the Vatican for the murder of their last leader, who was burnt at the stake in the 14th century.

From being thrown off a cliff to being sewn into a sack with animals, ancient Rome is notorious for its cruel and unusual punishments. But we must be careful what we take as historical fact.