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.
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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Crypta Neapolitana and the legend of Virgil’s Tomb
Medieval legend has it that a tunnel was carved to connect Naples to Via Domitiana and the Appian ...
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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Modern Architecture Rome: The Square Colosseum
Did you know there's more than one Colosseum? The ‘Square Colosseum’ (or Palazzo della Civiltà ...
Sun 18 Aug 2024
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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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Torture by the Tiber: the Tor di Nona prison in Rome
Admiring the view of Castel Sant’Angelo and the peaceful riverside today, it’s difficult to ...
Thu 22 Dec 2016
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Ponte Rotto: Rome's Broken Bridge
Italians pass this chunk of Ancient Roman history everyday, often stopping to marvel at its mythica ...
Wed 21 Dec 2016
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Benvenuto Cellini: Renaissance Man
Benvenuto Cellini, overshadowed by the spectacular genius of Michelangelo, is actually one of the ...
Thu 31 Dec 2015
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The Esquiline Venus: Highlights of the Capitoline Museum
When the Venus was recovered in 1874, she was already missing both upper limbs. Yet, nothing stopped ...
Wed 14 Aug 2024
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Top Things to Do Near Piazza Navona
No trip to Rome is complete without a visiting Piazza Navona, a beautiful square with restaurants ...
Mon 19 Aug 2024
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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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