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Some days we want to have lunch in Rome and dinner in Milan, for that we’re grateful for the three-hour Alta Velocità. But then there are other days we want to slow down, peel our eyes from our screens, and really just enjoy the ride. These three train lines call attention to bygone eras of travel, and they’re more about the journey than the destin...

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Dear friends, as mentioned last month, there is great news in the world of We the Italians. After having screened many tour operators who had contacted us, we have established a partnership with Micromegas, which will help us to offer you experience tours in Italy, with several new features and special contents. The first tour we propose contains p...

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Naples, a city rich in history, culture, and art, is home to some of Italy's most fascinating museums. These institutions house vast collections that span centuries, offering insights into both local Neapolitan culture and broader human history. Here's a look at some of the best museums in Naples, each contributing uniquely to the city's vibrant cu...

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Open February 16 to July 28, 2024. Union Terminal - 1301 Western Ave, Cincinnati, OH. A volcano awakens. A city vanishes. On August 24, 79 A.D., the city of Pompeii was frozen in time by the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius. But what nature destroyed, it also preserved. Through 150 artifacts, POMPEII: The Exhibition tells the tale of a city...

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Inside the Pompeii archaeological site, a new project is reviving ancient textile dyeing techniques to show another side of daily life before the city was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79. The inspiration for this endeavour stems from frescoes discovered within the archaeological site depicting winged cupids dyeing cloth, harv...

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Archaeologists have unearthed 'Nativity-like scene statues' in the ancient ruins of the Roman pagan city of Pompeii. Approximately 13 figurines were found in what was once a home, and while the terracotta pieces mirror a Christian scene, they were used in an ancient cult ritual. The miniature clay sculptures are about five inches high and found upr...

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A new project inside the Pompeii archaeological site is reviving ancient textile dyeing techniques to show another side of daily life before the city was destroyed by a volcano in A.D. 79 The inspiration comes from frescoes unearthed inside the archaeological site that show winged cupids dyeing cloth, gathering grapes for wine and making perfumes....

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Never have so many visitors in one year. And the last two weeks of December, usually with peaks of tourists, are still missing. As many as four million 2023 admissions to the excavations of Pompeii: thirty percent more than the previous year, which also closed with as many as 2.9 million. This is an all-time record for the archaeological park. Just...

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Allison Emmerson, associate professor of classical studies at Tulane University, is the director of the Pompeii I.14 Project, Tulane’s very own archaeological site at Pompeii in Italy’s Campania region. In the field of archaeology, the project is a part of a movement pioneering new research technologies, and Emmerson herself is one of the few femal...

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Naples, a city kissed by the Mediterranean sun and a custodian of an extraordinary cultural heritage, offers an extraordinary variety of opportunities to explore its surroundings. If you have only one day, there is no need to worry: we have selected ten exceptional  one day trips you can take from Naples. These itineraries will lead you to discover...

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