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Rome church's 'Meloni' angel face erased after outcry

The restored face of an angel on a Roman church fresco with a resemblance to Italian Premier Meloni has been erased after its renovation blew up in local media. The face has been replaced by a rough patch of paint — after church authorities reportedly asked restorer Bruno Valentinet to cover it up.

5 February 2026

Culture news

Archaeologists unearth only building by Roman architect Vitruvius

The newly excavated basilica is the only building definitively attributed to Marcus Vitruvius Pollonius, a founding figure of western architecture.

21 January 2026

Travel News

Modern tech brings tourists inside a restored ancient Roman home

A restored ancient Roman home has opened to digital visitors, with technology offering a closer look at its frescoes and history.

14 January 2026

Culture news

Revealed: Roman emperors secret 'Commodus Passage' tunnel at Colosseum

Want to walk in the footsteps of Roman emperors? Now you can because an ancient secret passageway in Rome's Colosseum used exclusively by emperors is now open to the public for the first time since its construction almost 2,000 years ago.

1 December 2025

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Inside Rome’s private Colonna Palace: a glimpse into Italy’s noble heritage

Visitors are getting a rare glimpse inside Rome’s closely guarded Colonna Palace, a private home-museum long hidden from mass tourism.

16 November 2025

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Torre dei Conti: Rescued worker dies after Rome tower collapse

A worker trapped under rubble after the partial collapse of Rome’s medieval Torre dei Conti tower during renovation was rescued late Monday but died soon after.

4 November 2025

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Medieval Torre dei Conti in Rome partially collapses during renovation

Part of Rome’s 13th-century Torre dei Conti collapsed during renovation, injuring a worker and prompting a major rescue near the Roman Forum

3 November 2025

Culture news

Refurbished Golden Palace of Emperor Nero reopens in Rome

Roman Emperor Nero is most famous in popular imagination for playing the fiddle while Rome burned. Now his grand royal residence is once again open to the public.

5 March 2025

Culture news

Frescoes discovered at Pompeii shed light on Bacchanalian mysteries

Life-sized Pompeii paintings give new insight into religious practices in the ancient city.

27 February 2025

Destinations

Forget the Colosseum: This Roman amphitheatre is a lost treasure

Two Italian teenagers are reviving their town’s archaeological past by offering free guided tours for visitors.

25 February 2025

Culture news

2,000-year-old Roman gossip book makes UK bestseller charts

A newly translated version of 'The Lives of the Caesars', a gossip-filled account of the escapades of Roman emperors, has made it into the UK bestseller charts – 2,000 years after it was first published.

25 February 2025

Culture news

Ancient Roman herald school opens to public after major restoration

Before gladiators clashed and chariots raced, Rome’s imperial heralds roused the crowds - and now, their ancient training school at the Roman Forum has reopened after centuries.

5 February 2025

Culture news

Treasures revealed at ancient thermal spa in Tuscany

Recent excavations at a Roman and Etruscan spa in Tuscany have unearthed an extraordinary collection of artefacts, shedding new light on the region’s ancient rituals. Thick mud has kept the objects pristine for 2,000 years.

6 December 2024