Ancient Rome

Travel
by Italy Magazine Staff | Thu, 07/07/2022 - 10:13
Not far from the stunning Scala dei Turchi beach and Valley of the Temples in Sicily, a magnificent ancient Roman villa has reopened after months of…
Culture
by Italy Magazine Staff | Tue, 04/26/2022 - 06:22
The numerous frescoes depicting explicit sensual and erotic scenes at Pompeii have surprised (and in some cases, even embarrassed) archaeologists and visitors…
Culture
by Georgette Jupe | Thu, 04/21/2022 - 00:15
Rome is the city of echoes, the city of illusions, and the city of yearning. — Giotto di Bondone Without a doubt, the city of Rome, also known as the 'Eternal…
Culture
by Myra Robinson | Thu, 04/07/2022 - 03:42
A visit to Rome is like a living history lesson. Wherever you go, there are layers of evidence beneath your feet, or crumbling remains of former glory around…
Culture
by Silvia Donati | Fri, 03/18/2022 - 05:06
2021 was an exciting ‘archeological year’ in Italy, with many finds that helped shed light on the country’s ancient history. We have selected a few that…
Culture
by Silvia Donati | Thu, 09/16/2021 - 03:11
The remains of an ancient Roman road and dock have been discovered at the bottom of the Venice lagoon. The discovery is important because it suggests that…
Culture
by Silvia Donati | Fri, 06/25/2021 - 04:47
With a year’s delay due to the pandemic, the Domus Aurea, emperor Nero’s opulent residence in the heart of ancient Rome, reopens with an exceptional immersive…
Culture
by Silvia Donati | Tue, 06/01/2021 - 12:57
It’s the ultimate collection of Greek-Roman classical sculpture: the Torlonia Collection in Rome is considered the most prestigious private collection of…
Travel
by Silvia Donati | Thu, 04/01/2021 - 12:27
You have probably never heard of Lavinio, yet this holiday resort on the outskirts of Rome has been a VIP destination for centuries. Indeed, in the golden days…
Culture
by Silvia Donati | Thu, 03/25/2021 - 06:40
A lost mosaic belonging to Roman emperor Caligula has been unveiled and put on display at the Italian museum in Nemi, Lazio, where it was supposedly kept…