ancient history
The 7 Hills of Rome: What Are They and What Can You See?
Rome is a city of many hills. But the seven hills of Rome are the original hills on which the ancient city was founded.
Five Favorite Obelisks in Rome
Rome is city of obelisks. Here is information on five obelisks that you’ll definitely see while visiting the Eternal City.
What’s Old Is New Again: Rome’s Via Appia Antica
Now that we’ve entered the Holy Season, tourism to Rome is going to start heating up again quite quickly. Of course, you can follow the pilgrimage throngs around the Lenten Station circuit. Or, you can travel outside the city walls to check out the Via Appia Antica. David Farley’s one-day itinerary along the ancient road…
Ancient Romulus Cave Found
If you believe the legend that Rome was founded more than 2,000 years ago by the twins Romulus and Remus, then the news that scientists have found the Lupercale, the cave where a she-wolf suckled the pair, will surely astonish you. According to Reuters, archeologists restoring the ancient Palace of Augustus on the Palatine hill…
Valentino Retrospective Opens Ara Pacis In Style
The event of the year for 2007. Valentino exhibit features 45 years of designer fashion in Rome’s newly open Ara Pacis Museum.
Ancient Rome Rebuilt and Reborn
Rome Reborn, a digital model of Rome within the Aurelian Walls, is one of the most comprehensive representations of the ancient city ever assembled.
