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Prisco and Vero: a legendary gladiator story
Ancient Rome, Colosseum, Curiosities

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
Ancient Rome, Curiosities

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

St. Peter’s special effects
Curiosities, Vatican

St. Peter’s special effects

April 25, 2022

St. Peter’s special effects. St. Peter’s Square is one of the most popular sites in the world and it has some incredible special… Read more

Rome holds the relic of the first foot to enter the Holy Grave
Ancient Rome, Curiosities

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

Rome’s secrets – The legends of Via della Gatta
Curiosities, News

Rome’s secrets – The legends of Via della Gatta

April 11, 2022

Rome’s secrets; the legends of  Via della Gatta. Rome is full of secrets ad curiosities. A very special one is the legend of… Read more

Colosseum: the numbers engraved on the arches were red
Ancient Rome, Colosseum, Curiosities, News

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
Ancient Rome, Curiosities

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

Sistine Chapel – The prophet Jonah and his legend
Curiosities, Vatican

Sistine Chapel – The prophet Jonah and his legend

March 14, 2022

Sistine Chapel – The prophet Jonah and his legend.  The Sistine Chapel is one of the world’s marvels. It includes 336 figures. Each… Read more

Ludus Magnus the “Gladiator’s Gym”
Ancient Rome, Colosseum, Curiosities

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

Pantheon – The medieval legends of Satan and his works!
Ancient Rome, Curiosities

Pantheon – The medieval legends of Satan and his works!

February 21, 2022

Legends are a part of the cultural heritage of every country. They usually stem from the oral tradition and mix what is real… Read more

Valentine’s Day, a celebration that is old as Rome itself!
Ancient Rome, Colosseum, Curiosities

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

Discover the Vatican’s Bramante Staircase
Curiosities, News, Vatican

Discover the Vatican’s Bramante Staircase

February 9, 2022

Discover the Vatican’s Bramante staircase where the incoming and outgoing of visitors never meet. During our Vatican Museums Extended Private Tour and Vatican… Read more

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