The U.S. has returned millions of dollars worth of stolen artifacts to Italy.

In the shadow of Italy’s Vesuvius, a lesser-known volcano rumbles: Campi Flegrei. An eruption could endanger the millions of residents of the city of Naples. Scientists gain new insights into what happened in nearby Pompeii, and dig into the unique geolog...

Spaghetti all'assassina, also known as spaghetti bruciati, is a Barese spaghetti dish. Its preparation is markedly different from other spaghetti dishes; instead of being boiled in salted water and finished in sauce, the pasta is cooked directly in the pa...

In this latest episode of Expert Voices, Head of Jewellery Kristian Spofforth tells how they were gifted to Empress Josephine, first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte. Find out about the stunning cameos and intaglios that feature in these jewellery suites, and h...

The Orsoni Furnace in Venice has been crafting colored glass mosaics for 135 years. They use techniques that have been passed down for four generations. Each piece of glass is handmade, and they can be seen on buildings all over the world.

As Emperor of Rome from 161-180, Marcus Aurelius kept the empire safe from the Parthians and Germans but is best known for his intellectual pursuits.

Take an exclusive walk through Rome's newest exhibit at Museo delle Terme (Museo Nazionale Romano). Highlights of this greatest hits show include new casts of the deceased from Pompeii, a recently discovered processional chariot (Civita Giuliana), a sta...

The Villa of the Mysteries is located just outside the gates of the city of Pompeii, and beyond its ancient necropolis. It is a large Roman villa which overlooked the sea. Inside are some of the most famous frescoes from the ancient world.

In the north west area of Pompeii, with a garden view of Vesuvius, was a house the size of a palace. This is the largest house discovered inside the walls of Pompeii. Found inside was a chest of coins, jewelry made from gold, as well as furniture of sculp...

Reopened after 20 years, the House of the Vettii is the best preserved house in Pompeii. Stunning frescoes, statuary, garden spaces!

In this episode we look at three less well known works by Michelangelo, including a Pieta he made for his own tomb, a controversial naked Jesus Christ created when he was just a teenager, and a Bacchus rejected by the man who commissioned it for being too...

How and why did Italians build a great metropolis on a lagoon?

Visiting the world’s most unique and extravagant pianos, and the Fazioli factory in Italy!

The iconic city of Venice is sinking due to a couple of reasons, some man-made, some natural. But is it possible to save the city from its seemingly doomed fate? Maybe. And today, I'll be telling you how Venice plans to do it.

Rising seas threaten the survival of Venice. Can innovative engineering projects save it?