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Archaeologists have unearthed a fresco depicting the Greek mythological siblings Phrixus and Helle,

Phrixus and Helle fresco discovered at Pompeii

March 3, 2024March 3, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Archaeologists have unearthed a fresco depicting the Greek mythological siblings Phrixus and Helle, within the ancient Roman city of Pompeii.

Skeletons found in tomb under St Mark's Square in Venice

Skeletons unearthed in Venice’s Piazza San Marco

February 23, 2024February 23, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Skeletons believed to date back to the seventh or eighth century AD have been found during excavations to repair the ‘masegni’ flagstones in St Mark’s Square in Venice, says lead archaeologist Sara Bini.

On this day in history: Artist Michelangelo Cerquozzi born

February 12, 2024February 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Michelangelo Cerquozzi, often dubbed ‘Michelangelo delle Battaglie’ for his prowess in depicting battle scenes, was a celebrated Italian Baroque painter born on February 12th, 1602, in Rome.

Angelina Mango winner of Sanremo 2024 Image: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sanremorai/

Angelina Mango wins Sanremo Festival 2024

February 11, 2024February 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Angelina Mango was proclaimed the winner of the 74th Sanremo Song Festival early on Sunday, triumphing with a track called La Noia (boredom).

Replica of Colossus of Constantine in Rome's Capitoline Museums. Image courtesy of Capitoline Museums.

Colossus of Constantine on display in Capitoline Museums

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

From 6th February, visitors to Rome’s Capitoline Museums have the opportunity to marvel at a life-size replica of the Colossus of Constantine.

Vittorio Sgarbi who is accused of the theft of a painting

Junior Culture Minister investigated over theft of painting

January 11, 2024January 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A junior culture minister faces investigation over theft of a painting. The allegations are that a 17th-century painting in his possession was stolen from a castle over a decade ago. Vittorio Sgarbi, a prominent art critic, is also accused of altering the painting to conceal its true origins.