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Etruscan civilization predated the Roman Empire by hundreds of years, and as such, the Romans were profoundly influenced by many Etruscan practices, including types of farming, methods of artwork, religious rituals, and even clothing styles. The Etruscan civilization flourished in Central Italy between the 8th and 3rd century BC, dominating the reg...

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In an era where the concepts of multiethnicity and multiculturalism are pervasive and dominate conversations in our highly connected and globalized world, it’s important to remember that this isn’t a new phenomenon in the annals of history. Indeed, our very own forebears, the inhabitants of the ancient Roman Empire, stand as living proof of this en...

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If you spent time on social media last year you might have run across a new trend where women ask the men in their lives how often they think about the Roman Empire. Many of them mention thinking about the Roman army, gladiators, Julius Caesar, and Marcus Aurelius. The Roman Empire is often viewed as this incredibly masculine and manly period, but...

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For nearly six decades, the Tirelli atelier in Rome has woven itself into the fabric of Italian and international film history, earning the nickname the “Oscar tailor’s shop” for its contribution to cinematic costume design. Established in November 1964 by the late Umberto Tirelli, the shop has been behind 17 Academy Awards for best costume design....

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Rome has a heritage of over 900 churches, it is the city with the largest number of churches in the world. Among the infinite number of churches, we have chosen for you, the 10 that you absolutely must visit. They are the oldest, the most beautiful, the ones that hold wonderful stories. They are majestic buildings, treasure chests, places that must...

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Food has always been the great unifier. We gather around the table and work things out by breaking bread.  For the students in Colorado State University archaeology/anthropology instructor Emily Wilson’s class, Archaeology of Ancient Roman Food, food is teaching them a lot about what has – and hasn’t – changed in the past 2,700 years. Ancient Roman...

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If you’ve been to Rome, you’ve seen the Trevi fountain, or you’ve gotten close enough to squeeze through a crack in the throng and come out somewhere within throwing distance of the big pool. But did you ever wonder, “where does that water go after tourists have gawked at it and thrown their coins in it?” For that, you have to go below the street s...

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Policlinico Gemelli is once again the "best hospital in Italy" according to the ranking compiled annually by the American magazine Newsweek. This is the fourth year in a row that Policlinico universitario has ranked at the top of excellence in Italy, also consolidating its absolute top position in the world rankings, placing 35th overall (last year...

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A newly-discovered part of an ancient Roman site where free grain was distributed to Romans until the third century AD has been unveiled in the basement of a luxury hotel in the centre of Rome. The excavatation and restoration of part of the Porticus Minucia Frumentaria was carried out by Rome's archaeological superintendency. Archaeologists made t...

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The Palazzo Doria Pamphilj is a Baroque-style art gallery that traces its architectural roots to the early 15th century. Towering on Via del Corso in the heart of Rome, the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj is a gallery that flaunts the best art history from the Pamphilj family’s private collection. But the palazzo’s history runs deeper than hosting art displ...

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