I was in awe of Rome’s haunting ‘ghost town’ — the city that never was
But as I survey my surroundings on the Viale Europa, the streets are deserted, the landscape positively futuristic. Arriving ...
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The Numbers Behind Ancient Rome: Stats that Define *the* Supercity of the Ancient World
Ancient Rome achieved urban milestones centuries ahead of its time, with innovations like shopping malls, public welfare, and ...
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The Greek City of Rome Before the Romans
According to legend, long before the Romans founded Rome, there was a Greek city called Pallantium in the same area.
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Rome's Jubilee is expected to attract 32 million people. Here's why — and how to avoid the crowds
As for travelers who want to skip Rome during the year of the Jubilee, TV presenter and producer Kathy McCabe isn't short of ...
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Rome Travel Guide
With its mix of modern and ancient architecture, beautifully curated exhibitions, and the best wine bars, Rome will never give you the same experience twice. Between Vatican City, the Trevi ...
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Rome: A History of the Eternal City
Author and historian Simon Sebag Montefiore presents a three-part series uncovering the central role played by religion in creating and maintaining the power of the city of Rome.
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What was life like in ancient Rome?
Around 2,500 years ago, the city of Rome was at the centre of a huge empire that stretched from Scotland to Syria. The Roman Empire was based upon enslaved people and citizens. Enslaved people ...
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I was in awe of Rome’s haunting ‘ghost town’ — the city that never was
‘Yes, you’re in Rome,’ the woman at the check-in desk confirms as she hands me my keycard. The view from my room is a striking bird’s-eye view of a confusingly unfamiliar city. It turns ...