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Rome unearths ancient marble bust dating to second century AD.The marble bust unearthed at Trajan’s Forum on 19 July is believed to have been one of the approximately 60-70 statues of Dacian warriors which once decorated the upper level of the Forum of Trajan, dating back to the beginning of the ...

The summertime is when Rome really comes alive and showcases everything it has to offer. From open-air concerts to simple strolls, time spent in the city’s squares will certainly make your summer a memorable one. And for those seeking shade from the heat, Rome’s stunning palazzos offer exquisite elegance, opulence ...

At one time or another you have probably seen a large decorative tapestry on display in a museum. If you’d like to know what’s behind the creation of these magnificent works of art, a visit to the Gobelins Tapestry Manufactory will answer a lot of your questions. Here, you will ...

Rome, Italy, Jul 14, 2019 / 04:08 pm (CNA).- On an island in Rome’s Tiber River, there is a basilica devoted to the Christian martyrs of the 20th century, the bloodiest century in the history of the Catholic Church. Flanked on either side by relics of Christians martyred under Communism ...

Most tourists hear Paris and think of the Eiffel Tower. Maybe also of the elegant cafés, innumerable museums and popular landmarks strewn all around the city. But in this glorious roster of spectacles comprising the Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Place de la Concorde, Cathédrale Notre-Dame (alas, currently closed for renovation), ...

“The episcopal pallium was not seen on anyone in art until 550. This is 650. It is only ever given to someone considered a bishop. Pope Theodore commissioned this mosaic including the bishop’s pallium. It is a symbolic way of saying Mary was a church leader,” Duignan said.  Some experts ...

On July 20, 1969, US astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first person to set foot on the surface of the Moon. His words went down in history: “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”. Half a century later, Tom Moser, Gerry Griffin and Jack Lousma have ...

Two more sites were inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, ending this year’s inscriptions on the List. Le Colline del Prosecco di Conegliano e Valdobbiadene (Italy) — Located in north-eastern Italy, the site includes part of the vinegrowing landscape of the Prosecco wine production area. The landscape is characterized by ‘hogback’ ...

Thomas Cole, “Destruction” (1836), oil on canvas, at the New–York Historical Society, New York City, New York (image via Wikimedia) Why do we continue to be fascinated by the sacking of the city of Rome? Our obsession with the city’s destruction and the purported fall of the Roman Empire often ...

After running a flower shop in a New York City subway station for almost half a century, 72-year-old Peter Tsoumas is set to sell his last bouquet.  The flower shop nestled in the First Avenue and 14th Street L train station, itself 65 years old, will officially close Friday. “The ...