Rome never ceases to capture the imagination, and this week we explored in diverse ways how the city still exerts a pull on a global audience. During our October 25th fundraiser new and long-term supporters from around the world joined us for a triumphant look at Rome through the ages, as well as some unique views of its most mysterious underground sites.
These included the Mithraeum of the Circus Maximus to the underground basilica of Porta Maggiore, discussing the fact that its exact purpose is still unknown. We enjoyed pleasant walks through the Forum Boarium and Caelian neighborhoods, accompanied by a look at ongoing conservation and excavation projects like the Mausoleum of Augustus and the Via Alessandrina dig that finally unites the area of the Markets of Trajan and the Forum of Trajan.
