Ancient marble head discovered under Italian town’s 2,000-year-old city walls is identified as Rome’s first emperor Augustus by his big ears and unusual ‘swallow-tail’ hairstyle The head was discovered during renovations to the historic city walls in Isernia It bears Augustus’ iconic ‘swallow-tail’ haircut and comma-like locks Rome took Isernia in 295BC but briefly lost control to … Read more
Ancient marble head discovered under Italian town’s 2,000-year-old city walls is identified as Rome’s first emperor Augustus by his big ears and unusual ‘swallow-tail’ hairstyle The head was discovered during renovations to the historic city walls in Isernia It bears Augustus’ iconic ‘swallow-tail’ haircut and comma-like locks Rome took Isernia in 295BC but briefly lost control to … Read more
It’s back to the future for Rome’s Colosseum as the historic landmark’s floor where gladiators fought to the death to be restored to its former glory The floor of Rome’s historic Colosseum is set to be restored to its former glory Italian culture minister promised visitors will ‘see the majesty of the monument’ The £16million … Read more
It’s back to the future for Rome’s Colosseum as the historic landmark’s floor where gladiators fought to the death to be restored to its former glory The floor of Rome’s historic Colosseum is set to be restored to its former glory Italian culture minister promised visitors will ‘see the majesty of the monument’ The £16million … Read more
A mausoleum built two millennia ago for the first Roman emperor, Augustus, has finally reopened to the public after 14 years and a $12.25 million restoration project. The funerary monument took five years to restore and make safe before it could be reopened to the public, including removing rubbish and clearing surrounding trees. Towering above … Read more
Rome’s Colosseum to get a £9 million high-tech retractable floor so visitors can stand in the centre of the arena and feel like gladiators €10million project will start next year and be completed in 2022 or 2023 Innovative potential projects must be submitted to Italian officials by February 1 The Colosseum will then host concerts … Read more
Rome’s Colosseum to get a high-tech retractable floor so visitors can stand in the centre of the arena and feel like gladiators €10million project will start next year and be completed in 2022 or 2023 Innovative potential projects must be submitted to Italian officials by February 1 The Colosseum will then host concerts and plays … Read more
A massive mausoleum built in 28 BC for Rome’s first emperor Augustus has been restored and is set to open to the public next year. Towering above Rome’s historic center, the ancient tomb was once used as a military look-out point and hosted the lavish parties of the Roman dynasty. The structure was also transformed … Read more
Look, no tourists! Incredible 180-year-old photos reveal Rome’s ancient treasures before hordes of selfie-snapping visitors ruined the historic views Group of 78 images date back to between 1840 and 1860 and taken by pioneering photographers of the time They feature historic and ancient sites across the city including the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain Iconic … Read more
Look, no tourists! Incredible 180-year-old photos reveal Rome’s ancient treasures before hordes of selfie-snapping visitors ruined the historic views Group of 78 images date back to between 1840 and 1860 and taken by pioneering photographers of the time They feature historic and ancient sites across the city including the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain Iconic … Read more