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.
Famous Tourists of the past in Rome
Back in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, wealthy Englishman flocked to Italy who wanted to be ...
Wed 21 Dec 2016
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The Befana comes at night!
An old and ugly woman flying around on her broomstick in the night skies of Rome may seem scary, but ...
Wed 21 Dec 2016
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Going off the beaten path near Piazza Navona
No trip to Rome is complete without a visiting Piazza Navona, a beautiful square with restaurants ...
Sat 17 Dec 2016
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The secrets of the Protestant Cemetery
If you’re looking for peace, quiet, beauty and history in Rome, look no further than the Protestan ...
Fri 16 Dec 2016
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An insider’s guide to Rome
There’s some information you can’t find in a guidebook. Our partner, Milestone Rome, aims to be ...
Fri 16 Dec 2016
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The story of the Tiber Island
In the middle of the Tiber, in between Trastevere and the Jewish Ghetto, lies an island most may not ...
Fri 16 Dec 2016
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Why choose a Rome Cruise Excursion?
With over 3,000 years of history, a wealth of museums, churches and archaeological sites, Rome can ...
Fri 16 Dec 2016
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The innovation of Brunelleschi’s Dome
The Duomo is the most iconic of Florence’s skyline. Learn of Brunelleschi's design, innovation, ...
Fri 16 Dec 2016
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5 must-see paintings in the Uffizi Gallery
Learn about the impressive masterpieces of the Uffizi Gallery, such as Botticelli's Birth of Venus ...
Fri 16 Dec 2016
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10 things about the Sistine Chapel
Discover 10 interesting facts and myth busters regarding the Sistine Chapel, from how Michelangelo ...
Fri 16 Dec 2016
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5 fantastic fountains in Rome
Rome is full of fountains, you will find spectacular ones in any random piazza. As temperatures soar ...
Fri 16 Dec 2016
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Why did Michelangelo choose Jonah on the Sistine Chapel ceiling?
Jonah welcomes us. It is Jonah and the whale who suddenly come to greet us the moment we enter the ...
Fri 16 Dec 2016
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