One of the oldest Cities in the World and one of the most popular travel destinations, Rome is an absolutely incredible place to spend some time in and explore! From its ancient buildings & famous ...

The roar of the arena crowd, the bustle of the Roman forum, the grand temples, the Roman army in red with glistening shields ...

We can probably safely assume Rome, in many areas, was likely pretty dirty and rank-smelling. That said, there’s evidence of perfumes, incense and even deodorants. What did ancient Rome smell like?

Examine the multiculturalism that defined Imperial Rome. Examine the multiculturalism that defined Imperial Rome, a city of nearly a million people drawn from across the Roman Empire. Much like ...

The great European road trip. It’s the stuff of dreams: winding Alpine passes, sweeping autobahns, and navigating the ...

And while the money is earmarked for the Jubilee Year, still, many initiatives are expected to continue into 2025 or even 2026, including the completion of renovations in the area around Rome’s ...

But warnings of the inflationary effects of tariffs are also echoed in ancient Rome too. Pliny, for example, complained about the impact of tariffs on the street price of incense and pepper.

Birds were prominent figures in ancient Rome. ... embedded in its countertop in a configuration like the one seen in Pompeii’s famous street food court, or thermopolia.

In 195 B.C., women took to the streets of Rome to protest the lex Oppia, a law that limited what they could wear. Myth #6: Everyone in the Roman Empire looked and spoke the same ...

Thousands lining the streets of Rome applauded as the popemobile carrying Pope Francis' simple wooden coffin passed by. Apr 28, 2025, 10:14 PM GMT The motorcade with the coffin is making its way ...

The people of Rome threw a party in 46 B.C. that would be remembered for many years to come. Julius Caesar had just returned, having crushed the followers of his great rival, Pompey the Great.

Thousands lining the streets of Rome applauded as the popemobile carrying Pope Francis' simple wooden coffin passed by. Apr 28, 2025, 10:14 PM GMT The motorcade with the coffin is making its way ...