Italy On This Day

Brief reign marked by gluttony and ineptitude Vitellius had a reputation for extravagance  Aulus Vitellius, the third leader of Rome in the ...

Military expansionist with progressive social policies This bust of the Emperor Trajan, one of many, can be found in the Royal Bath...

Bikila's golden moment for African athletics Abebe Bikila (left) during the opening stages of the marathon at the 1960 Rome Olym...