Want to visit the first shopping centre in history? Although not as famous as the Colosseum, Trajan’s Market is a very important site… Read more
Trajan’s Market, the first shopping centre in history
September 19, 2022
Want to see the Colosseum’s “backstage”?
September 12, 2022
Want to see the Colosseum’s “backstage”? Come and visit the ipogeo. The underground passages are finally open to the public. Recently, after the… Read more
The Piè di Marmo; a huge foot in the middle of Rome
July 30, 2022
It is one of Rome’s most curious and special spots. A true attraction of which there are numerous reproductions. It is the famous… Read more
Ruins appear from the dry bed of the Tiber
July 11, 2022
Due to the drought, we are currently experiencing in Rome, the level of the Tiber has dropped by about 1.5 metres and ancient… Read more
Naval battles in the Colosseum – the “Naumachiae”
June 13, 2022
Naval battles in the Colosseum – the “Naumachiae” The naval battles in the Colosseum, the famous “naumachiae”, are one of the many wonders… Read more
The Temple of Venus and Rome – The largest sacred building built by the Romans
May 16, 2022
Read more on the glorious Temple of Venus and Rome, the largest sacred building built by the Romans. On a small hill overlooking… Read more
Prisco and Vero: a legendary gladiator story
May 9, 2022
Prisco and Vero; a legendary gladiator story. In ancient Rome, gladiatorial games drew thousands and thousands of spectators to the arenas throughout the… Read more
Vicus Caprarius – the “City of Water” under the Trevi Fountain
May 2, 2022
Vicus Caprarius – The City of Water under the Trevi Fountain Everyone knows the famous Trevi Fountain. Less well known is the fascinating… Read more
Rome holds the relic of the first foot to enter the Holy Grave
April 18, 2022
Rome holds the relic of the first foot to enter the Holy Grave Amongst the many relics in Rome, one belongs to Easter… Read more
Colosseum: the numbers engraved on the arches were red
March 28, 2022
The restoration of the Colosseum has revealed that the numbers on the arches were red. It exposed small but unmistakable traces of colour…. Read more
The miraculous snowfall in August; the legend of Santa Maria Maggiore
March 22, 2022
The miraculous snowfall in August; the legend of Santa Maria Maggiore. Have you ever heard of the legend of the miraculous snowfall in… Read more
Ludus Magnus the “Gladiator’s Gym”
February 28, 2022
The Ludus Magnus is the largest of Rome’s gladiatorial gyms. It was probably three floors high and had a oval open arena in… Read more
