The world’s smallest nation has some astonishing sights
An outsized history as the seat of the Catholic Church brings with it an incredible collection of art and architecture.
The incredible ancient pyramid that hardly any tourists know about - it’s not in Egypt
The Pyramid of Cestius is an ancient Roman pyramid in Rome, Italy, near the Porta San Paolo and the Protestant Cemetery.
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Did Herodes Atticus Murder His Wife Appia Annia Regilla? A Strange Case in Which No One Was Convicted Thanks to the Protection of Marcus Aurelius
It was the year 160 AD when Appius Annius Atilius Bradua filed a complaint before the Roman Senate regarding the murder of ...
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Slavery in Ancient Rome: An Integral Part of Roman Society
SUMMARY Slavery was integral to Roman society, and slaves outnumbered citizens in Rome. There were many routes to slavery, including as prisoners of war, selling oneself into slavery, or being born a ...
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21 Best Restaurants in Washington DC
Dining in America’s capital means a diversity of flavors! Here are the best restaurants in Washington DC. One of my favorite things to do when I visit Washington DC is to eat! There are so many ...
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How to Solve the Vatican Skeleton Statue Tomb
One of the early puzzles you can find in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle features a tomb below the Vatican, surrounded by ten robed skeleton statues bearing torches you can light, and roman ...
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Passetto di Borgo: the Mysterious Escape Route of the Popes
Passetto di Borgo, Rome’s historic papal escape route, reopened after years of restoration. Here's how to visit it.
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Road Workers Accidentally Found An Ancient Roman Tomb As Heavy As A Polar Bear, But Who's In It?
Rome was known for its 372 great roads, but recent roadworks have unearthed something very Roman indeed. What started as a regular maintenance dig for Cambridgeshire workers became a historic ...
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New Findings on the Origins of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Credit: Gerd Eichmann / CC BY-SA 4.0 Archaeologists from Sapienza University of Rome have uncovered fascinating details ... Following the siege of Jerusalem in AD 70, Emperor Hadrian founded a Roman ...
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Salus Populi Romani
a plague viciously attacked the people of Rome, killing entire families. The pontiff fervently prayed to the Blessed Mother. During the Easter festivals he carried her image in solemn procession.
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Tomb of Mary: Location and Significance
Visit the homepage for more information. Q: Where is the tomb of the Virgin Mary and what is its significance? A: There are actually two traditions that claim Mary's grave. One is Jerusalem, the other ...
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Authorities confirm Gopan Swami’s body found in tomb: Post-mortem scheduled at medical college
The exhumation of the disputed tomb site began Thursday morning at 7.00 am in the presence of officials, including the Sub-Collector. The body was found seated inside the tomb after the removal of ...