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.
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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Banquets in Ancient Rome
Thanks to a variety of sources - archaeological remains, art, and even ancient cookbooks - we have a ...
Fri 16 Dec 2016
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Artist of the month: Bernini and his artworks in Rome
Bernini was one of the greatest artists and architects of the Baroque. It’s impossible to visit ...
Thu 15 Dec 2016
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July exhibitions in Rome
After you’ve been on one of our Rome tours, make the most of your stay by visiting the Vatican, ...
Thu 15 Dec 2016
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10 unusual places to visit in Rome
Rome is full of surprises. Even exploring a neighbourhood you think you know well, you’re bound to ...
Thu 15 Dec 2016
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Devotional Images of the Virgin Mary in Rome
A Madonnina may only seem like a little statue, but it could be a source of light during dark days, ...
Thu 15 Dec 2016
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Artemisia Gentileschi: the story behind the beheading
Discover Artemisia Gentileschi's striking interpretation of Judith Slaying Holofernes in the Uffizi ...
Thu 15 Dec 2016
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North Africans in Ancient Rome
As the Roman Empire grew, so did the number of outsiders settling in Rome. Discover how an African ...
Thu 15 Dec 2016
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