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The mythical origins of Rome at Lavinium archaeological museum
In less than one hour from the historic center of Rome, an innovative archaeological museum recalls the religious aura lingering in the ancient site of Lavinium (the present Pratica di ... -
The Crypta Balbi museum and the historic layers of Rome
Visiting the Crypta Balbi museum, a seat of the Museo Nazionale Romano, is an informative way to realize how Rome has developed over its ancient buildings and left material traces ... -
The day Caesar was stabbed to death a few meters away from the Roman Forum
There is a day in the history of Rome when a man turned into an immortal divinity. 2060 years ago and every year since that time Gaius Julius Caesar dies ... -
New fragment from dispersed plan of Ancient Rome on view at Ara Pacis
These are the last days to see the recently discovered fragment of the dispersed 1800-year-old marble plan of Ancient Rome, exceptionally on display in the Sala Paladino at Museo l’Ara ... -
A Roman museum enshrined in the recently restored Baths of Diocletian
A stone's throw from the Termini Station, all the hustle of the living city calms down and lets the senses awaken at the Museo Nazionale Romano alle Terme di Diocleziano. ... -
Moment, movement and pathos of the Laocoön: the bequest of Antiquity
On the 14th January 1506, while ing in his vineyard, a gentleman made one of the most famous re-discovery of antiquities in Rome: a magnificent sculptural group came to light, ... -
Roman civil war: the power against people
At the end of January 81 BC in Rome, Sulla celebrated a triumph for his successes over Mithridates. The power gathered in his hands was actually greater even if fated ... -
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 “native gods”). -
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 Soendenza. The special series of ... -
Roma prisca: the poetics of ruins
Arisen from the contemplation of the glorious remains of ancient Rome, the sad awareness of the transience of any glory or wealth together with the relentless passing of time wove ...
