Did you know that the first comic strip in history (containing a bad word) can be found in Rome? This is not only… Read more
The first comic strip (and bad word) in history
October 17, 2022
The owl of Marcus Aurelius
October 3, 2022
Did you know that in Rome there is an owl on Marcus Aurelius’ statue? If you happen to walk by the Campidoglio in… Read more
Trajan’s Market, the first shopping centre in history
September 19, 2022
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
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
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
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
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
Valentine’s Day, a celebration that is old as Rome itself!
February 14, 2022
Valentine’s Day, a celebration that is old as Rome itself! There are many pagan celebrations which have become Christian festivities. One of them… Read more
Why would there be sailors at the Colosseum?
January 27, 2022
Even though what we see now during our COLOSSEUM TOUR, is merely its skeleton, the Colosseum remains one of the world’s masterpieces of… Read more
Charon: the ferryman of the underworld
June 17, 2021
During our Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill tour, we often dwell on the gladiators’ fight, death and victory. We always explain to… Read more
