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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.

Fire brigade rescu people after building collapsed

Residential building collapsed near Rome

January 7, 2024January 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A residential building collapsed in the town of Canale Monterano, near Rome, on Saturday. Three individuals were pulled out alive and taken to hospital.

Unparalleled mosaic uncovered in Roman domus. © Handout / ITALIAN MINISTRY OF CULTURE/AFP

Unparalleled mosaic discovered at Ancient Roman residence

December 12, 2023December 12, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian archaeologists have revealed a sumptuous Roman residence adjacent to the Colosseum. Within is an unparalleled mosaic adorned with shells, marble, and precious glass, according to an announcement by the culture ministry.

Circus lion escapes and wanders streets of Ladispoli

Circus lion escaped onto streets before being recaptured

November 12, 2023November 12, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Yesterday, in the coastal town of Ladispoli, a circus lion escaped, reigniting the debate on the use of wild animals in entertainment.

Colosseum ticket sales are being investigated following complaints. Rome tour guide dies during Colosseum tour

Investigation into Colosseum ticket sales

July 18, 2023July 18, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An investigation is now open into Colosseum ticket sales. The Antitrust authority is following up on consumer complaints after tickets disappear within minutes.

Rome-Pompeii rail service inaugurated 16th July.

Inauguration of direct Rome-Pompeii rail service

July 16, 2023July 16, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

It is now possible to travel by train from Rome directly to Pompeii archaeological site as of today, 16th July. Italian PM Giorgia Meloni travelled on the inaugural Rome-Pompeii rail service.

Tourist who carved names on Colosseum writes letter of apology. Pictured Colosseum

Tourist who carved names on Colosseum says did not know its age

July 5, 2023July 5, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A tourist from England who carved names on Colosseum says he did not realise the age of the monument. Ivan Dimitrov, from Bristol, apologises to Rome mayor in letter printed in Il Messagero.

Teen kills 17 year old girl north of Rome. and is remanded in custody. Image shows gathering of people remembering the victim.

Teen kills 17-year-old girl; kept on remand

July 1, 2023July 1, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Rome preliminary investigations judge (GIP) on Saturday ruled that a 17-year-old boy accused of murdering a girl of his same age in the north of the Italian capital this week should remain under arrest.

Fatal car crash caused by YouTuber hitting car and killing a 5-year-old boy

YouTuber travelling at 124kph when in fatal crash

June 26, 2023June 26, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The SUV Lamborghini driven by 20-year-old Youtuber Matteo Di Pietro was travelling at over 124 km/h immediately before impact with the Smart car, an arrest warrant said Monday. The crash caused the death of a five-year-old child in Rome last week.

The Largo di Torre Argentina, which house Pompey' Theatre, outside which Julius Caesar was killed, is now open to the public.

Site where Julius Caesar was killed opens to public

June 19, 2023June 20, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On the Ides of March – 15th March – 44BC Julius Caesar was murdered, reportedly in Rome’s central Largo di Torre Argentina. From tomorrow (Tuesday 20th June), the area will be open to the public.