Rome Before and Now – Time Travel to the Eternal City This guided virtual tour takes you a little deeper into the historical sights of Rome, in other words things that anyone planning a trip to Rome should know. What stories do the sights of Rome and works of art tell us about the colourful past […]
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On the Verge of Reality and Fiction – the Image of Rome in Books and Films How has Rome been portrayed in contemporary literature and art and how well do these images reflect reality? Why has Rome been a popular subject and a dramatic scene in many successful films? The interest of the European upper
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An Interview with Archaeologist Marina De Franceschini on September 20, 2019 Villa Adriana comprises a villa designed by Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD) and 120 acres of land. There are many replicas of the emperor’s favourite buildings originating from Greece and Egypt. But for what purpose was it once built? What did Hadrian’s villa look like
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A Short History of Rome This article is a brief summary of the most important events in Roman history. How did Rome become an empire and later in a new era a modern democratically controlled society? The article explores the history of Rome from Romulus and Remus to the present republican form of government.
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