Simply sign up to the House & Home myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. I spend most of my visit to the Villa Romana del Casale staring at the floor, my eyes drawn by the 3,500 square ...

There are places where history is put on a pedestal—behind glass inside an austere building. In those places, history is ...

TAMPA, FLORIDA—Portions of an ancient Roman villa on the island of Sicily as well as artifacts discovered at the site are offering new insights into life there nearly 2,000 years ago, according to a ...

At its most powerful, one in four people across the world lived under the Roman Empire. While commoners crammed into multi-storey insulae (tenement blocks), members of the imperial elite kept a domus ...

Sicily is one of the most captivating destinations in the Mediterranean, offering a unique blend of history, culture and breathtaking landscapes. Among its many treasures are 7 UNESCO World Heritage ...

The Independent was not involved in the creation of this sponsored content. Sicily is known for its luxury villas, but it can be difficult to find the perfect rental destination. Supported by Select ...