A rare peek at the hidden waterworks behind Rome’s Trevi Fountain
The Trevi Fountain, arguably the world’s most famous, has graced screens for decades, from Fellini’s “La Dolce Vita” to ...
Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were More Than Eye Candy—They Were Also Perfumed
Thousands of years ago, Greco-Roman statues offered viewers a multi-dimensional experience that also called to our olfactory ...
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6 Stunning Similarities Between Ancient Rome and the United States
Some of the similarities between ancient Rome at its height and the United States are obvious — from the sheer size of both ...
Romestead is a new co-op survival game where you've got to beat the hordes of undead to rebuild ancient Rome
The idea for Romestead largely comes from our love for the town-building and survival genre,” says Sam Bloom, fellow ...
Vengeful ghost cat, divorce lizard, phantom horse: the animals that haunted Ancient Rome and Greece
The handful animal ghosts in the ancient world are often depicted not as friendly visitors but as mere tools for humans – and ...
Discovery of ritual bath sheds light on Jewish life in ancient Rome
The ruins of an ancient Jewish ritual bath have been found near Rome – the oldest such discovery outside of the biblical ...
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The Smell of Gods: Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Once Not Only Painted But Also Perfumed
For centuries, the stark white marble statues of ancient Greece and Rome have stood as timeless symbols of classical beauty.
Reviving the Wines of Ancient Rome
Drinking wine from two thousand years ago is everyone's dream. Even those who are teetotalers dream of savoring the 'nectar ...
An Italian cultural ambassador's guide to Rome
Alberto Angela has made a career out of exploring his hometown. Here are his favourite spots to unearth Rome's millennia of ...
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Jewish ritual bath discovered near Rome is the 'oldest discovery of its kind in the world'
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When Rome Turned Ancient Greece’s Sparta into a Theme Park
After Rome conquered Ancient Greece, it turned Sparta into a theme park, with performances for tourists showcasing its ...
Pumps in hidden chamber control water flowing to Rome’s iconic Trevi fountain; AP explains
Rome’s Trevi Fountain is one of Italy’s most popular monuments, but few visitors are aware of where its water comes from.