An extraordinary visit to the majestic remains of the Domus Aurea
The majestic remains of the Domus Aurea, the legendary “golden house” desired by emperor Nero, are a fragile and hidden treasure survived from Ancient Rome. Involved in a remarkable restoration ...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. ...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 ...
