Emperor of Rome: Sex Secrets of the Caesars (Part 1)
Lifting the lid on the gruesome, depraved and salacious lives of Rome's first emperors. Condemnation will never be lacking for the dreadful deeds committed by the house of Caesar… ...
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A Stunning Collection of Rarely Seen Ancient Roman Sculptures Is Coming to North America for the First Time
The marbles in the Torlonia Collection have been inaccessible to the public for decades. Now, some of them will be exhibited ...
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 ...
Ancient mikveh dating back to Roman times discovered in Ostia Antica, Italy
Objects discovered during the excavation include oil lamps decorated with the menorah (seven-branched lampstand) and the ...
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The Roman Consuls: The Foundation of Political Power in Ancient Rome
After the kings were expelled from Rome and before the Julio-Claudians established the first imperial dynasty, the consuls ...
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For the first time, hidden imperial Roman spice vaults are now open to public
Galen wrote that "the Horrea are the safest place in Rome: the structure is fireproof and always controlled by the imperial guard". The warehouses were destroyed during the Commodus fire in 192 CE ...
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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 ...
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 ...