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When the Colosseum opened its doors in A.D. 80, tens of thousands of Romans had the opportunity to stand alongside each other and watch a cavalcade of gruesome events. Before then, Roman leaders had avoided building permanent entertainment buildings. Combat events took place at funerals, the Circus Maximus, or bleachers would be put up around the F...

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Rome has transformed the giant silos at the Metro C construction site in Piazza Venezia into an open-air art gallery as part of the Murales project launched on Monday. Pietro Ruffo is the first of six contemporary artists whose work will be displayed on the towering silos which blot out the view of the Vittoriano and offer a surface area of 700 squ...

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Dear friends, 2024 has been another year full of very interesting people, topics, meetings for us at We the Italians. The eleventh book, the ninth annual yearbook, is available for you: a nice Christmas gift, with the twelve interviews from 2024 on twelve different topics that have in common Italy and the United States. We hope you will buy and giv...

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In a landmark exhibition from November 23, 2024, to February 23, 2025, the National Galleries of Ancient Art in Rome will unveil a previously unseen Caravaggio masterpiece: the “Portrait of Monsignor Maffeo Barberini”. Housed in the Landscape Room of Palazzo Barberini, this painting emerges from a private collection, representing a significant addi...

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The Rome 2025 Jubilee is shaping up to be one of the most extraordinary events in the city’s history. Known as a Holy Year, the Jubilee is a time of spiritual renewal, cultural celebration, and bustling activity. Whether you’re a pilgrim on a faith-filled journey, a history enthusiast looking to explore Rome’s spiritual legacy, or a curious travele...

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December 12 2024 Centro Studi Americani, Roma, Italy

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In an era dominated by GPS and digital navigation, it’s difficult to imagine a world where long-distance travel was possible without modern maps. Yet, the Romans, masters of engineering and logistics, managed to build and maintain a sprawling empire spanning Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia, all without the convenience of scaled, geographica...

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In order to meet Cupid and Psyche, as is only right since they are two mythological figures, one has to penetrate into the ancient heart of the capital, in Trastevere. Beyond a small secret garden, crowned in the center by a citrus tree, is a room with a very high ceiling where the mortal Psyche, who in beauty equaled Venus, forever holds in her ma...

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Visiting the Sacro Bosco (Italian for Sacred Grove), a 16th-century garden in Bomarzo, Italy, is no ordinary walk through the park. The seven-acre site’s sculpted monsters, open tombs and dramatic depictions of supernatural combatants make the experience more akin to braving a Renaissance version of a haunted house. Visitors can wander through a ti...

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Italy is a country known for its rich traditions, stunning landscapes, and festive spirit, making it one of the most enchanting destinations to spend Christmas. From the magical Christmas markets in the north to the warm coastal celebrations in the south, Italy offers a variety of experiences that cater to every type of traveller. Whether you're lo...

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