Stone memorial that's said to predict the death of the pope and the site of the Cadaver Synod.

Largest necropolis in the Mediterranean.

Caligula's colossal pleasure ships, discovered by Mussolini only to be lost in flames.

This incredible second-century sculpture depicts a trio of gods worshipped by the ancient Romans.

This ancient trail climbs the mountain where a Latin League cult worshipped Jupiter, its main deity.

Roman-era ships unearthed...

A secret hatch containing two parchments was discovered in this statue over 40 years after its installation.

An Italian ghost town that fought obscurity, until a mysterious illness brought it to its knees.

Rome's ancient Etruscan rival, now a park full of ruins.

Known for centuries as the famous Roman emperor's burial place, this monument is actually something else.

One of Rome's most picturesque and original bridges was also a popular choice for Grand Tour artists.

This Italian stadium makes liberal use of fascist statuary to evoke classical sporting arenas.

According to local folklore, this Roman sepulcher was once a throne for the Devil.

Roman politician Herodes Atticus built this nymphaeum to honor his wife, whom he may have murdered.

2300-year-old Roman road connecting the empire.

Hidden beneath the famous St. Peter's Basilica is a veritable city of the dead that may hold the remains of St. Peter himself.

A fairy tale castle in modern Rome.

This hill made entirely of ancient Roman jars was simply a garbage dump to the people of the time.

One of the most important yet well-hidden museums dedicated to the history of medicine.

The only "Egyptian" pyramid in Europe and the legendary tomb of Remus.

Believed to be the remains of the lost Temple of Minerva, this nymphaeum has been known by its misnomer to this day.

A collection of objects supposedly singed by the hands of souls in purgatory.

A large replica of a monumental Roman inscription is located on the side of this museum.

Romans decided this 16th-century "talking statue" was so ugly, they named it after a primate.