A rare peek at the hidden waterworks behind Rome’s Trevi Fountain
The Trevi Fountain, arguably the world’s most famous, has graced screens for decades, from Fellini’s “La Dolce Vita” to ...
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Explore Rome's Hidden Underworld, Where a City Lurks Beneath a City
Watch out for that bat behind you,” warned Luca Messina, a civil engineer who moonlights as a speleo-archaeologist with ...
Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were More Than Eye Candy—They Were Also Perfumed
Thousands of years ago, Greco-Roman statues offered viewers a multi-dimensional experience that also called to our olfactory ...
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From ancient Rome to your plate: The history of gnocchi
In ancient Rome, gnocchi were made with semolina or wheat flour mixed with water. These primitive forms were basic but ...
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The Etruscan-Roman Wars and the Crucial Role of Ancient Greeks
The Etruscans and Romans were fierce rivals and clashed in pivotal wars. What were the major battles that defined this ...
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6 Stunning Similarities Between Ancient Rome and the United States
Some of the similarities between ancient Rome at its height and the United States are obvious — from the sheer size of both ...
The pretty Italian city loved by tourists that was capital for six years before Rome
A city steeped in history, art and culture that's long captivated tourists and visitors was also once the capital of Italy.
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Why the Roman Empire dominates our imagination
From viral memes to bestselling books, Hollywood blockbusters to history podcasts, the fascination with ancient Rome refuses ...
No Michelangelo, but Rome’s other Sistine Chapel is just as impressive
The extraordinary is everywhere in the Eternal City, and the best thing about this second Sistine Chapel is that you won’t have to fight through the crowds.
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Bo Nix and wife Izzy share Colosseum snapshots from their Roman getaway
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix is using this time during the NFL offseason to create unforgettable memories with his wife, ...
A New Art Space Blossoms in Rome
Just steps from Piazza del Popolo, a new artistic reality has come to life, where the new trends in art converge with the ...
Reviving the Wines of Ancient Rome
Drinking wine from two thousand years ago is everyone's dream. Even those who are teetotalers dream of savoring the 'nectar ...