The ancient Romans used the Tiber to navigate and supply the city — even to build it. Rome simply would not exist without the river, but Livesay said the worst drought recorded in 70 years has ...

Take a scenic trip along the Tiber River and explore Rome’s historic center from the water. View landmarks like Castel ...

Italy’s worst drought in 70 years has exposed the piers of an ancient bridge over the Tiber River once used by Roman emperors but which fell into disrepair by the third century. Two piers of ...

Italian performer Andrea Loreni walks on a 135 meters (442.91 feet) long and 20 meters (65.62 feet) high rope between two banks of the Tiber river in Rome, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017.

Italy’s worst drought in 70 years has exposed the piers of an ancient bridge over the Tiber River once used by Roman emperors but which fell into disrepair by the third century.