An Italian cultural ambassador's guide to Rome
Alberto Angela has made a career out of exploring his hometown. Here are his favourite spots to unearth Rome's millennia of ...
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New ‘Minecraft’ Edition Has Students Restore St. Peter’s Basilica, One Block at a Time
Michelangelo’s dome, Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s colonnade and the ancient tomb of the apostle Peter have been recreated within ...
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The Unexpected Item Tourists Can't Bring Into The Vatican
If you're visiting the Vatican, you might be surprised to learn that this common item is banned. Here's why you can't bring ...
Vatican displays ‘The Spear of Destiny’ during Lent at St. Peter's Basilica
Tradition recounts that Longinus, a Roman centurion, pierced the side of Jesus with this very spear during the crucifixion.
The ultimate guide to the 2025 Jubilee in Rome
More crowds than usual are expected this year in the Eternal City. We explain what the Jubilee is, how to navigate the crowds ...
Discovery of ritual bath sheds light on Jewish life in ancient Rome
The ruins of an ancient Jewish ritual bath have been found near Rome – the oldest such discovery outside of the biblical ...
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Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis since his hospitalization
The Vatican said the pontiff also did some work on Sunday. The Vatican press office released a photo of Pope Francis on Sunday in a private chapel of Rome's Gemelli Hospital, where he continues to ...
Art Institute showcases ancient Roman sculptures in unprecedented 'Myth and Marble' exhibit
Stunningly and unexpected, virtually all of the selections on view in this exhibition are complete. Co-organized by the Art Institute and Rome-based Torlonia Foundation, it is the first time works ...