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Peter is Here - title. Credit: https://education.minecraft.net/en-us/lessons/peter-is-here-ai-for-cultural-heritage

Peter Is Here: AI for Cultural Heritage launched

March 19, 2025March 19, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Minecraft Education, in collaboration with St. Peter’s Basilica and Microsoft, has launched a new interactive learning experience named Peter Is Here: AI for Cultural Heritage. This initiative allows students to virtually explore and engage with the Basilica’s rich history and architecture.

Ides of March - reenactment of assassination of Julius Caesar. Credit: Getty Images

Rome reenacts Julius Caesar assassination

March 15, 2025March 15, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A dramatic reenactment of Julius Caesar’s assassination is underway at Rome’s Largo di Torre Argentina, marking the Ides of March. The Gruppo Storico Romano is bringing the infamous events of 44 BC to life, staging senate meetings and betrayals that led to Caesar’s downfall.

Ligabue at a concert in 2015. Credit: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/ via Flickr under license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/

On this day in history: musician Luciano Ligabue born

March 13, 2025March 13, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Luciano Ligabue, one of Italy’s most iconic rock stars, was born on this day, March 13, 1960, in Correggio, a small town in the Emilia-Romagna region. Known for his powerful lyrics, distinctive voice, and deep connection to his roots, Ligabue’s influence has extended beyond music.

Palazzo Communale in Pordenone which Italy's Capital of Culture 2027 Credit: Carlo Marino Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license.

Capital of Culture 2027: Pordenone

March 12, 2025March 12, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Pordenone will be the Italian Capital of Culture in 2027, Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli announced at a ceremony in Rome on Wednesday. The jury assigned the honour to the Friuli-Venezia Giulia city.

Jewwish bathhouse, Ostia. Credit: Ostia Archaeological Park

Ancient Jewish bathhouse found in Ostia

March 10, 2025March 10, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A unique ancient Jewish bathhouse, or mikveh, has been discovered at Ostia Antica, Rome’s ancient port. It is next to the synagogue, and could be a pull for Jewish tourism.

Edited Caravaggio, Portrait of Monsignor Maffeo Barberini, early 1600sCourtesy Gallerie Nazionali di Arte Antica

Caravaggio 2025 exhibition in Rome

March 6, 2025March 6, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A spectacular collection of 24 masterpieces by Caravaggio will be on display at Rome’s Palazzo Barberini from this Friday until 6 July. The Caravaggio 2025 exhibition offers visitors a rare opportunity to experience the dramatic intensity of one of the Baroque era’s most revolutionary painters.

The-Creation-of-Adam-by-Michelangelo on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel

On this day in history: birth of artist Michelangelo

March 6, 2025March 5, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, born on 6th March 1475 in Caprese, Italy is famous for his contributions to sculpture, painting, architecture, and poetry. 2025 is the 550th anniversary of his birth with celebrations across Italy, but predominantly in Florence.