History

Learn all about the fascinating stories and personalities that have shaped the course of history in the world's greatest cities, from Rome to Barcelona and beyond.

A Guide to Ostia Antica: 10 Things You Need to See in Rome’s Ancient Port

Want to explore a perfectly preserved ancient city but can't make it to Pompeii? Then you need to ...

Thu 02 Dec 2021

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The Houses of Augustus and Livia on the Palatine Hill

Discover the magnificently preserved frescoes that adorn the houses where Rome's first emperor Augus ...

Tue 09 Nov 2021

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What to See in the Roman Forum: 11 Things Not to Miss

The spectacular beating heart of ancient Rome, from triumphal arches to temples discover the monumen ...

Wed 13 Oct 2021

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Memories of the Philosopher Emperor: The Equestrian Monument of Marcus Aurelius on the Capitoline Hill

Discover everything you need to know about the iconic statue of Marcus Aurelius on horseback at the ...

Tue 05 Oct 2021

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Who is Buried in the Pantheon? Artists and Kings in Rome’s Temple to all the Gods

Did you know that the Pantheon in Rome is home to the tombs of some of the most illustrious figures ...

Wed 22 Sep 2021

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The Colosseum Underground: Backstage at the Ancient World’s Deadliest Arena

Deep beneath the Colosseum is a dense web of cells and tunnels where gladiators and wild beasts ...

Tue 24 Aug 2021

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Ancient Horse-Tamers: The Dioscuri on the Quirinal Hill

Standing in pride of place at the height of Rome's Quirinal Hill are a pair of massive ancient horse ...

Wed 23 Jun 2021

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Rome’s Passetto del Borgo and Pope Clement VII’s Audacious Escape

Learn all about the fortified secret passageway that leads from the Vatican palaces to Castel Sant'A ...

Wed 19 May 2021

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The Catacombs of Domitilla: Rome’s Underground Land of the Dead

The Catacombs of Domitilla conserve the secrets of the earliest Christians dating back to the 2nd ...

Thu 29 Apr 2021

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Triumph and Tragedy in Rome’s Jewish Ghetto: In Search of Europe’s Oldest Jewish Community

The story of the Jewish Ghetto in Rome is a fascinating tale: both for its atmospheric beauty and ...

Tue 13 Apr 2021

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The House of the Vestal Virgins in the Roman Forum

Uncover the fascinating lives of the Vestal Virgins, ancient Rome's most powerful women whose solem ...

Tue 23 Mar 2021

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Beware the Ides of March: The Assassination of Julius Caesar

On March 15th, 44 BC the history of Rome changed forever with the assassination of Julius Caesar...

Mon 15 Mar 2021

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