A rare peek at the hidden waterworks behind Rome’s Trevi Fountain
The Trevi Fountain, arguably the world’s most famous, has graced screens for decades, from Fellini’s “La Dolce Vita” to ...
Pumps in hidden chamber control water flowing to Rome’s iconic Trevi fountain; AP explains
Rome’s Trevi Fountain is one of Italy’s most popular monuments, but few visitors are aware of where its water comes from.
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The First Roman Aqueduct Ever Found in Slovakia Sports an Ancient Manufacturer’s Stamp and a Paw Print
During a recent excavation on the grounds of a mansion in Slovakia, researchers discovered something remarkable: a Roman ...
V Magazine2d
Bvlgari Unveils “Myth and Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture From the Torlonia Collection”
The display, hosted by Blvgari at the Art Institute of Chicago, showcases the largest private collection of Imperial Roman ...
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The Fascinating History of Castel dell’Ovo, the Fortress Where the Last Roman Emperor Retired
As much as Julius Nepos refused to recognize his legitimacy and continued to hold the title in parallel until his death in ...
The incredible African city that was once Egypt's capital for 973 years
This stunning seaside city is the largest city on the Mediterranean coast and once stood as Egypt's capital city for almost a ...
Greek Reporter5d
Ancient Greece’s Ionian League: The First Confederation in History
The Ionian League, was a confederation of twelve Ionian Greek city-states located along the coast of Asia Minor.
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AI and Scientists Collaborate to Unlock Secrets of Ancient Vesuvius Scrolls
The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD was one of the most catastrophic volcanic events in European history, burying ...
Greek Reporter9d
The Most Prestigious Universities with Greek Studies Departments
Prominent Universities across the world continue to offer their students the option of doing Greek Studies, as it remains a vital discipline.
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Archeologists Discovered The Remnants Of Germany’s Oldest Public Library In Cologne
The building could have housed up to 20,000 scrolls and might even be the oldest library discovered in the north-west ancient ...
The New York Times15d
Echoing a Roman Emperor, Croatia Tries to Cap Soaring Prices
Croatia In 301 A.D., the Emperor Diocletian made a bold but ultimately unsuccessful bid to address the inflation that was rampaging across the eastern half of the divided Roman Empire. Prices of ...
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Old Forge Library to host free St. Patrick’s Day craft event
OLD FORGE — The Old Forge Library, 220 Crosby Blvd., is hosting a free, festive, family-friendly event between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Friday, March 14. Bring your imagination and decorate a shirt ...