The golden house Domus Aurea, hiding (almost) in plain sight next to the Colosseum, is one of the most mysterious and least ...

STOP the press! I have found it! The golden fleece of gastronomy. This is the best wine list in London. Now, admittedly, I ...

Italy's culture ministry has published an international call for five directors of Italian state museums and archaeological ...

On the grounds of Emperor Nero’s grand palace, where legendary parties once shocked and amazed, archaeologists have uncovered a giant chunk of pure Egyptian blue pigment, roughly the size of a swollen ...

Amadeus River Cruises is adding a new ship to its fleet. Called Amadeus Aurea, the vessel is scheduled to debut in May 2026. Measuring 442 feet long, the four-deck ship will be able to host up to 158 ...

In the ruins of Rome’s opulent Domus Aurea palace, archaeologists have uncovered an array of ancient pigments used by artisans to paint the walls of the emperor Nero’s stately marble home with ...

MSC Cruises is taking its offerings to the next level with additional privileges for guests booking a suite within the Aurea Experience across the fleet. MSC Cruises offers four distinct experiences – ...

Guests who book MSC Cruises’ suites with an Aurea Experience can enjoy new benefits and privileges, from in-suite amenities to priority disembarkation and more. In addition to its dozens of cabin ...

Archaeologists excavating near the Colosseum found a rare chunk of Egyptian blue pigment dating back about 2,000 years. Photo from Simona Murrone and the Colosseum Archaeological Park The ...

Among the pigments found at the Domus Aurea, there is a notable presence of yellow ochre in an amphora, as well as vessels containing red pigments such as realgar and red earth, according to ANSA.