This story appears in the January/February 2017 issue of National Geographic History magazine. The emperor Hadrian was well known for building monuments across the Roman Empire, a territory that ...

In Italy, history lies in state around ... reopened to the public. Near Tivoli, the Villa Adriana (or Hadrian's Villa) comprises 120 hectares of palaces, thermal baths and gardens.

Visit Italy, which aims to combat mass tourism in places like Rome, has created a ranking of the best spots to visit during the fall and winter seasons. In Tivoli, you'll find Hadrian's Villa ...