The Rise of the Ancient
From humble beginnings to a complex societal hierarchy, the Ancient Roman elite emerged as the driving force behind Rome’s political
Where Did Ancient Romans Sleep
The bedrooms of ancient Romans varied significantly depending on social class. While the elite enjoyed luxurious and well-decorated sleeping quarters,
Did you know the Vatican
Google maps? Tucked away in the Vatican Museums, the Gallery of the Geographical Maps is a true hidden gem. This
Did You Know? The Visionary
The story of Giordano Bruno serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of intellectual freedom and the dangers of
Mount Vesuvius: The Mountain of
Next time you hear about Mount Vesuvius, remember: it’s not just a volcano; it’s a living piece of ancient history,
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The Rise of the Ancient Roman Elite
From humble beginnings to a complex societal hierarchy, the Ancient Roman elite emerged as the driving force behind Rome’s political and cultural achievements. As the backbone of
Where Did Ancient Romans Sleep
The bedrooms of ancient Romans varied significantly depending on social class. While the elite enjoyed luxurious and well-decorated sleeping quarters, the poor had to make do with
Did you know the Vatican has a 16th-century version of Google Maps?
Google maps? Tucked away in the Vatican Museums, the Gallery of the Geographical Maps is a true hidden gem. This breathtaking corridor brings the world of 16th-century
Did You Know? The Visionary Beliefs of Giordano Bruno and the Dark Ages of Science
The story of Giordano Bruno serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of intellectual freedom and the dangers of allowing any institution or authority to stifle
Mount Vesuvius: The Mountain of Gods legend
Next time you hear about Mount Vesuvius, remember: it’s not just a volcano; it’s a living piece of ancient history, where myth and reality intertwine.
Did You Know? SPQR: The Symbol of Ancient Rome
Whether you’re strolling along the majestic streets of the Eternal City or marveling at its iconic landmarks, you’ll often spot this abbreviation emblazoned on buildings, monuments, and
The Legend of the Pantheon: The Escape of the Seven Pagan Gods
The legend tells us that when the Pantheon was consecrated as a Christian church, the seven pagan gods, who had long been worshipped in the temple, were
The First Known Ghost Story: Plautus’ The Haunted House
When we think of ghost stories, modern horror books or films usually come to mind. However, the love for ghost tales goes back centuries, even to Ancient
Halloween in Rome
As the vibrant autumn leaves begin to fall, Rome, the Eternal City, embraces the spooky season of Halloween with a twist that fuses its modern celebration with
Castel Sant’Angelo: A Tale of Angels, Demons, and Centuries of History
Standing tall along the Tiber River, Castel Sant’Angelo is one of Rome’s most iconic landmarks. This magnificent structure, originally built as a mausoleum, has been a silent
The Milvian Bridge – Bridge od Love
The Milvian Bridge, the first bridge dedicated to Love and locks, standing proudly over the River Tiber for over 1800 years, telling us a silent but powerful
The mouth of truth
Many stories surround this ancient monument, from being a water drainage cover to a medieval time revenge tool for unfaithful spouses and thieves. The Mouth of Truth
The Alchemist door
On the ancient Esquiline hills, in what was once a beautiful garden surrounding the villa Palombaro, made by Marques Massimiliano Palombaro, member of The Alchemists of Palazzo
The Spanish Steps- Trinità deo Monti
The Spanish Steps is an inspiration for many movie scenes, song verses as well as TV shows of which the most famous is a movie starring Audrey
Christmas in Rome
So many tales are told in Rome, regarding the most Joyous Holiday in Christianity, including that it was a pagan winter solstice holiday Saturnalia which Emperor Constantine
Cleopatra in Rome
Don’t you like a good love story? It is usually fictional, based on someone’s life story but what I am about to write is a true, well-documented,
Circus Maximus
Valley between the Palatine and Aventine hills jealously hides the most famous racing track in Ancient Roman history. The Circus Maximus. When you set your foot on
The goddess Vesta and her priestesses Vestal Virgins
Unlike other gods in Roman mythology, goddess Vesta didn’t have a statue or image. She was a goddess of female purity, and modesty, but also the Roman
Ancient Roman Family
Family…Since I am relaxing by the fireplace in my lovely home, the crackling of the burning wood reminds me of Ancient Roman home, full of vivid colours,
Origin of Christmas
It is well known that Ancient Romans adored parties, and the Saturnalia was the biggest party of the year, marking the end of autumn and the beginning
ROMAN CUISINE IN ANCIENT TIMES
ROMAN CUISINE AS WE KNOW IT TODAY IS A LITTLE DIFFERENT THAN IN ANCIENT ROME In those days, the main soul food was bread, porridge, fruits, vegetables,
ANCIENT ROMAN WOMEN
Dearest Ladies today we are dedicating our story to all of you… Ancient Roman Women were truly modern and advanced in all aspects of their lives, although
MARRIAGE IN ANCIENT ROME
Believe it or not, these are factual evidence about marriage, adultery, divorce and of course, mistresses. When we talk about Ancient Rome and relationships between men and
CHRSTIAN CATACOMBS
The catacombs originated in the area of Rome in the first half of the second century outside Aurelius’ walls. They were private property, usually of some families
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT ANCIENT ROMANS
Ancient Rome. The Empire, The Gods, The Wine… We all know the most popular associations with Roman Empire, but did you know any of these facts about
The Temple of all Gods-Pantheon
It is a well-known fact that Romans copied Greeks in everything during the ancient times including gods, temples, names and even their mythology. Pantheon in Greek means
How it all began…the tale of Rome
How it all began: the ancient story of Rome with which I will start this journey with you… Before it all began, there were hills and valleys,
Hadrian’s Villa – Villa Adriana
There are many variations of but the majority have simply free text available not suffered.
Giolitti- the oldest gelato in Rome
There are many variations of but the majority have simply free text available not suffered.
The Rise of the Ancient Roman Elite
From humble beginnings to a complex societal hierarchy, the Ancient Roman elite emerged as the driving force behind Rome’s political and cultural achievements. As the backbone of
Where Did Ancient Romans Sleep
The bedrooms of ancient Romans varied significantly depending on social class. While the elite enjoyed luxurious and well-decorated sleeping quarters, the poor had to make do with
Did you know the Vatican has a 16th-century version of Google Maps?
Google maps? Tucked away in the Vatican Museums, the Gallery of the Geographical Maps is a true hidden gem. This breathtaking corridor brings the world of 16th-century
Did You Know? The Visionary Beliefs of Giordano Bruno and the Dark Ages of Science
The story of Giordano Bruno serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of intellectual freedom and the dangers of allowing any institution or authority to stifle
Mount Vesuvius: The Mountain of Gods legend
Next time you hear about Mount Vesuvius, remember: it’s not just a volcano; it’s a living piece of ancient history, where myth and reality intertwine.
Did You Know? SPQR: The Symbol of Ancient Rome
Whether you’re strolling along the majestic streets of the Eternal City or marveling at its iconic landmarks, you’ll often spot this abbreviation emblazoned on buildings, monuments, and
The Legend of the Pantheon: The Escape of the Seven Pagan Gods
The legend tells us that when the Pantheon was consecrated as a Christian church, the seven pagan gods, who had long been worshipped in the temple, were
The First Known Ghost Story: Plautus’ The Haunted House
When we think of ghost stories, modern horror books or films usually come to mind. However, the love for ghost tales goes back centuries, even to Ancient
Halloween in Rome
As the vibrant autumn leaves begin to fall, Rome, the Eternal City, embraces the spooky season of Halloween with a twist that fuses its modern celebration with
Castel Sant’Angelo: A Tale of Angels, Demons, and Centuries of History
Standing tall along the Tiber River, Castel Sant’Angelo is one of Rome’s most iconic landmarks. This magnificent structure, originally built as a mausoleum, has been a silent
The Milvian Bridge – Bridge od Love
The Milvian Bridge, the first bridge dedicated to Love and locks, standing proudly over the River Tiber for over 1800 years, telling us a silent but powerful
The mouth of truth
Many stories surround this ancient monument, from being a water drainage cover to a medieval time revenge tool for unfaithful spouses and thieves. The Mouth of Truth
The Alchemist door
On the ancient Esquiline hills, in what was once a beautiful garden surrounding the villa Palombaro, made by Marques Massimiliano Palombaro, member of The Alchemists of Palazzo
The Spanish Steps- Trinità deo Monti
The Spanish Steps is an inspiration for many movie scenes, song verses as well as TV shows of which the most famous is a movie starring Audrey
Christmas in Rome
So many tales are told in Rome, regarding the most Joyous Holiday in Christianity, including that it was a pagan winter solstice holiday Saturnalia which Emperor Constantine
Cleopatra in Rome
Don’t you like a good love story? It is usually fictional, based on someone’s life story but what I am about to write is a true, well-documented,
Circus Maximus
Valley between the Palatine and Aventine hills jealously hides the most famous racing track in Ancient Roman history. The Circus Maximus. When you set your foot on
The goddess Vesta and her priestesses Vestal Virgins
Unlike other gods in Roman mythology, goddess Vesta didn’t have a statue or image. She was a goddess of female purity, and modesty, but also the Roman
Ancient Roman Family
Family…Since I am relaxing by the fireplace in my lovely home, the crackling of the burning wood reminds me of Ancient Roman home, full of vivid colours,
Origin of Christmas
It is well known that Ancient Romans adored parties, and the Saturnalia was the biggest party of the year, marking the end of autumn and the beginning
ROMAN CUISINE IN ANCIENT TIMES
ROMAN CUISINE AS WE KNOW IT TODAY IS A LITTLE DIFFERENT THAN IN ANCIENT ROME In those days, the main soul food was bread, porridge, fruits, vegetables,
ANCIENT ROMAN WOMEN
Dearest Ladies today we are dedicating our story to all of you… Ancient Roman Women were truly modern and advanced in all aspects of their lives, although
MARRIAGE IN ANCIENT ROME
Believe it or not, these are factual evidence about marriage, adultery, divorce and of course, mistresses. When we talk about Ancient Rome and relationships between men and
CHRSTIAN CATACOMBS
The catacombs originated in the area of Rome in the first half of the second century outside Aurelius’ walls. They were private property, usually of some families
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT ANCIENT ROMANS
Ancient Rome. The Empire, The Gods, The Wine… We all know the most popular associations with Roman Empire, but did you know any of these facts about
The Temple of all Gods-Pantheon
It is a well-known fact that Romans copied Greeks in everything during the ancient times including gods, temples, names and even their mythology. Pantheon in Greek means
How it all began…the tale of Rome
How it all began: the ancient story of Rome with which I will start this journey with you… Before it all began, there were hills and valleys,
Hadrian’s Villa – Villa Adriana
There are many variations of but the majority have simply free text available not suffered.
Giolitti- the oldest gelato in Rome
There are many variations of but the majority have simply free text available not suffered.