Archeologists recently uncovered an historic 1,600-year-old Jewish bath known as a mikveh in Ostia Antica, the archaeological site of an ancient Roman city.

The white marble, found in the Ostia Antica archeological park, southwest of Rome, details the dates of the ancient Roman emperor's journeys between Greece and Africa, Il Messaggero reported.

Alberto Angela has made a career out of exploring his hometown. Here are his favourite spots to unearth Rome's millennia of secrets, from the Vatican Museums to Ostia Antica. From the 1st-Century ...

Archaeologists Unearth 1,600-Year-Old Jewish Ritual Bath—the Oldest Ever Found in Europe Located in Ostia Antica, the mikvah dates to the late fourth or early fifth century C.E. Researchers say ...

by Rick Steves, January 26, 2023 | Ostia Antica, a short trip from Rome, offers a fascinating up-close look at ancient lifestyles. Here's what travelers can expect.

The theater at Ostia Antica is one of the best-preserved in Italy and seats up to 3,000 people. In ancient times, it was primarily used for plays, music performances, and gladiatorial games.

Archaeologists working at Ostia Antica, an ancient Roman port city, have discovered the oldest Jewish ritual bath outside of the Middle East, along with an oil lamp decorated with a menorah dated ...

Ostia Antica, a 45-minute Metro/commuter train ride away, offers ancient thrills to rival Pompeii (which is four hours south of Rome). Wandering around the ruins today, ...

A trove of perfectly preserved ceramics, burnt animal bones and a wooden chalice have been pulled up from a well in Ostia Antica, shedding new light on religious life at the heart of Ancient Rome.

Alberto Angela has made a career out of exploring his hometown. Here are his favourite spots to unearth Rome's millennia of secrets, from the Vatican Museums to Ostia Antica. From the 1st-Century ...