Art
From ancient mosaics to medieval frescoes, Renaissance masterpieces and more, get a unique insight into the wonderful world of art with our resident experts.
Fortress of the Angels: the Mysteries and Histories of Castel Sant’Angelo
The unbelievable Castle Sant'Angelo's fall and rise through the centuries, is one of Rome's best ...
Wed 21 Dec 2016
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Top Things to See In the Octagonal Courtyard at the Vatican
The wondrous Octagonal Courtyard at the Vatican Museums offers the chance to admire some of the most ...
Tue 11 Apr 2017
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Visit Florence: A Renaissance Journey
Visit Florence to step back in time, into the Renaissance city of Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo ...
Wed 21 Dec 2016
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Privilege and punishment: the Vestal Virgins of Ancient Rome
Devoting your life as a Vestal Virgin to the State and retaining your chastity was an honour, awarde ...
Thu 15 Dec 2016
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Nudity and Controversy in the Sistine Chapel
Nudity, demons, and Hell in art have been a topic of debate. With great art comes great risk. The ...
Thu 15 Dec 2016
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The Domus Aurea: Nero's pleasure palace in Rome
Nero's Golden House: read about the story of its Palace of endless beauty and complexity, its redisc ...
Wed 14 Dec 2016
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Nightlife & Dailylife in Rome and the Vatican
By day, Romans can enjoy an espresso and hit the markets for all their shopping needs. By night, ...
Wed 28 Dec 2016
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Scipione Borghese and its Gallery
The Villa Borghese Gardens and museum has one of the most jaw-dropping collections of art in the ...
Wed 28 Dec 2016
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Ancient Pompeii: Italy’s calling card
It's cities like Pompeii which bring thousands of visitors to Italy every day. It is the death, ...
Wed 28 Dec 2016
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Religious Relics in Rome
From pieces of the True Cross, pieces of the table from the Last Supper, to tombs, bones, even finge ...
Wed 28 Dec 2016
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The Colosseum and the desecration of democracy
The Roman population built a city where residents could feel secure and protected, guaranteeing a ...
Thu 22 Dec 2016
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Secrets of Naples
Rome isn’t the only ancient city in Italy. Take a short and inexpensive trip to Naples. Learn the ...
Thu 22 Dec 2016
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