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You may think being described as “the new Michelangelo” would be a daunting prospect for an Italian sculptor but the artist known as Jago takes it in his stride. The 36-year-old has earned widespread praise for his modern twists on classical-style sculptures, as well as a large following on Instagram. Last month the first museum dedicated to his wo...

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Studying abroad can be a life-changing, formative experience for students. If you’re seeking more from your post-secondary education, it’s an excellent opportunity to consider. John Cabot University exposes students to Rome, Italy's wonders, providing a unique educational experience. Prepare to travel and explore Italy, learning from the rich cultu...

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Traveling with children can be an enriching experience, opening their eyes to different cultures and histories. Making those memories will last a lifetime! We’ve traveled to Europe with Claire when she was 4 and she still talks about it over 5 years later. Now we are going to Ireland this summer with both children and I know we will all have a wond...

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Rome was always famous for its seven hills, and each had its own character and played its own role in ancient Roman history. One of the notable hills of Rome is Palatine Hill. Palatine Hill is the centermost of the seven traditional hills of Rome and is one of the most ancient parts of the Eternal City of Rome. Today, much of it is a large open-air...

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ITA Airways is ready to launch its new route between Rome Fiumicino International (FCO) and Washington Dulles International (IAD), employing its newest aircraft type, the Airbus A330neo. The new route to Washington inaugurates ITA Airways’ expansion of its intercontinental network for the summer 2023 season. This expansion is supported by the intro...

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Italy marks Festa della Repubblica, a national public holiday in celebration of the Italian republic, with a series of major events in Rome on Friday 2 June. Italy's president Sergio Mattarella will lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Altare della Patria monument in Piazza Venezia at 09.15. The solemn ceremony, which will be atte...

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When someone mentions ancient civilizations of antiquity, most of us think of the mighty Romans. But long before the Romans came to be the great power they are still known for, there were the Etruscans. This enigmatic culture was native to the Italian peninsula and ruled over a region known as Etruria, which stretched between the Tiber and Arno riv...

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The Colosseum on Tuesday inaugurated an elevator to make the site more accessible for people with mobility difficulties as well as offering panoramic views over the Rome landmark. The new lift, which will allow visitors to reach the highest levels of the ancient amphitheatre, was inaugurated in the presence of Italy's culture minister Gennaro Sangi...

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Rome’s newest museum, the Museo dell’Arte Salvata, gives the public a unique chance to see repatriated ancient artifacts before they head to their final destinations across the country. The Museo dell’Arte Salvata (Museum for Rescued Art) was established last year as a branch of the National Roman Museum. It is a revolving showcase of “salvaged” ar...

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To bring younger Italians closer to the knowledge of the United States of America, to deepen the study of overseas history, literature and geopolitics, and to foster a constructive comparison between the Italian and American people. These are the goals of the "Alla scoperta dell'America" (Discovering America) project, Promoted by Centro Studi Ameri...

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