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News from the past: historic anniversaries, art exhibitions and cultural events thoroughly selected by our Italian locals.

  • Raffaello Sanzio, Self-portrait
    Exhibitions
    10 January 2016
    by Milestone Rome

    Raffaello, Parmigianino and Barocci at the Musei Capitolini

    The exhibition “Raffaello, Parmigianino, Barocci. Metaphors of the Gaze” on view at the Musei Capitolini has been extended to the 24th of January.
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  • One of the most beautiful and complete views of Rome from the top of the Janiculum
    Today in History
    1 January 2016
    by Milestone Rome

    Ianus, the Roman god of beginnings and transitions

    Janus (or “Ianus” in Latin) is considered to be one of the most ancient and important gods in archaic Roman pantheon (the “Di indigetes” or ...
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  • Dome of the Basilica di San Pietro in Vaticano
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    8 December 2015
    by Milestone Rome

    The beginning of the Jubilee of Mercy

    On the occasion of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, pope Francesco has opened the Holy Door at the Basilica di San Pietro in Vaticano, ...
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  • The exterior of the Colosseum by night, Rome.
    Cultural events
    9 October 2015
    by Milestone Rome

    Colosseum by night

    The 9th and 10th of October are the last two opportunities to enjoy the extraordinary night openings of the Colosseum this year, suggested by the ...
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  • Apotheosis of Sabina in the presence of her consort Hadrian, 2nd century AD, marble relief from the Arch of Portugal, Rome, Musei Capitolini, Palazzo dei Conservatori.
    Cultural events
    16 September 2015
    by Milestone Rome

    #AskACurator Day 2015

    The Ask a Curator Day is an international annual event happening today on : every culture enthusiast can ask questions or curiosities to museum curators ...
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  • Guido Reni painting the portrait of Beatrice Cenci in her cell
    Today in History
    11 September 2015
    by Milestone Rome

    The tragic story of Beatrice Cenci

    The noblewoman Beatrice Cenci died on the 11th September 1599 in Rome. Charged with the murder of her father Francesco Cenci, she was executed in ...
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  • Cola dell'Amatrice
    Today in History
    9 September 2015
    by Milestone Rome

    The painter Cola dell'Amatrice

    The artist Nicola Filotesio, called "Cola l'Amatrice", was possibly born on the 9th of September in an undefined year (various records report the years 1480 ...
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  • Goethe in the Roman Campagna
    Literary Rome
    5 September 2015
    by Milestone Rome

    The first Roman elegy by J. W. von Goethe

    When Goethe arrived in Rome on the 29th October 1786, a blissful wonder overwhelmed his eyes: he had finally achieved his long-lasting desire to ve ...
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  • Jusepe Ribera, San Gregorio Magno
    Today in History
    3 September 2015
    by Milestone Rome

    The angelic vision of pope Gregorio Magno at the Mausoleum of Hadrian

    On the 3rd September 590, Gregorio Anici was elected as pope Gregorio I. Also known as Saint Gregory the Great, his firm figure is linked ...
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  • The Miracle of the Snow at Santa Maria Maggiore.
    Cultural events
    7 August 2015
    by Milestone Rome

    The Miracle of the Snow at Santa Maria Maggiore

    On the 5th of August piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore was whitened by an evocative snowfall to celebrate the Miracle of the Snow (Miracolo la ...
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