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 of the city? Why was the statue of the goddess Venus […]

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 class in antiquity began not later than the end of the 18th century. In 1784, Edward

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 in its original outfit? These and many other questions will be

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. According to the best known legend,

“He who controls the past commands the future. He who commands the future conquers the past.” − George Orwell “People who make history know nothing about history. You can see that in the sort of history they make.” − Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874-1936) “History repeats itself; that’s one of the things that’s wrong with history.”