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History

Italian historian locates WW2 steamer below bed of Po river

The Italian San Giorgio boat had sunk in a storm near the mouth of the Po river in Italy while on patrol duty towards the end of WW2.

archaeology

Ancient Roman coins unearthed at Japanese castle

Japanese archaeologists said Wednesday they have for the first time unearthed ancient Roman coins at the ruins of an old castle.

Italy

Italy boffins pivotal in opening new window on universe

Following the landmark discovery of gravitational waves on Thursday, Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi heaped praise on the Italian Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN), which played a vital role in Thursday's game- changing discovery.

Maps

Sixth century home unearthed in Rome

Archaeologists in Rome have unearthed a unique home that sheds new light on the ancient city 2,500 years ago.

archaeology

The man behind the Etruscan tomb discovery

After years of research and digging, archaeologists in Tarquinia, central Italy, have unearthed the 2,700-year-old tomb of a presumed Etruscan warrior prince. This stupendous achievement is largely down to one man: Lorenzo Benini.