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Sitting just 13 miles outside of Rome is Frascati, one of the small towns known in the region of the Castelli Romani for its villas built by noble families in the 16th century. But one of the best reasons to stop here might just be for its enogastronomic heritage, all tied to the grape harvest season. This village is known for its pupazza, a honey...

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It is no secret that the Romans were heavy wine drinkers. Estimates put the average Roman male’s consumption at a litre or more of diluted wine per day. The drink was also a symbol of civilised behaviour, and widely used as a drug, medicine and ritual beverage. Winemaking was therefore a widespread and very profitable activity, and vine growing dom...

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A letter written by a Roman emperor helped lead a team of archaeologists to an ancient temple that "adds significant insights into the social changes" from pagan beliefs to Christianity in the Roman Empire, experts announced recently.  The lead archaeologist on the expedition, Douglas Boin, Ph.D., announced the "monumental discovery" at the annual...

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Rome mayor Roberto Gualtieri has pledged that the slew of public construction projects underway in the Italian capital ahead of Jubilee Year 2025 will "change the face" of the city. During a meeting at the Vatican last week, Gualtieri told Pope Francis that there are currently 1,400 building sites open across Rome, with construction crews working r...

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Until 2004, an important archaeological area of more than 1,800 square meters lay hidden in the basement of Palazzo Valentini, a testament to Rome's unceasing ability to hold priceless surprises. Almost two decades later, the archaeological area of the Roman Domus of Palazzo Valentini confirms its attractiveness for the many local and foreign visit...

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“I found Rome a city of bricks and left it a city of marble,” uttered Roman Emperor Augustus. Rome is perhaps one of the most famous cities that has seen so much history. From Roman times to Mussolini’s fascist rule, Rome has withstood the test of time. Even actor Robert DeNiro acknowledged it when he stated, “Italy has changed. But Rome is Rome.”...

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Earlier this year, a viral TikTok trend emerged, in which women asked the men in their lives how often they think about the Roman Empire. Answers from the bemused interviewees ranged enormously, from “several times a day” to “not all that much.” But the general consensus was this: a lot of men think about the Roman Empire a lot of the time.    And...

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One of the most common hassles travelers face when visiting Rome is long queues at popular attractions. The last thing you want to do is spend hours waiting in line when you could be exploring the city. Fortunately, technology offers a solution – booking attractions and activities online in advance. Many iconic landmarks in Rome, such as the Coloss...

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In the teeming markets and cobbled streets of Ancient Rome, where the thrum of the empire pulsed strongest, two women carved their names into the annals of commerce and industry, challenging the era’s traditional gender roles. Back then, societal norms largely confined women to private spaces, where they were expected to be custodians of the home b...

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January, or gennaio in Italian, is the first month of the year and is observed as a time of new beginnings as we also reflect on the previous year. The month is named for the Roman god Janus, who is depicted with two faces so he could view both the future and the past. Today we all use the Gregorian calendar to mark the passing days and months with...

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