June, 1940. Italy enters World War II, and Fascist dictator Benito Mussolini promptly sets about constructing air raid shelters for himself at Villa Torlonia, his grand Rome residence since 1929.
Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet of 12 women inmates at a Rome prison during a Holy Thursday ritual meant to emphasize his vocation of service and humility. The 87-year-old Francis ...
The first footage from Sir Ridley Scott’s hotly anticipated Gladiator 2 was shared on Thursday night – and it sounds like an absolutely wild revisit to Ancient Rome. For those lucky enough to ...
By Elisabetta Povoledo Conscious of the weight of its illustrious history, Rome has managed to preserve an impressive number of archaeological monuments in its city center. The Colosseum ...
As a result, he too is then condemned to fight as a gladiator. Washington, meanwhile, seems to be guiding Mescal to inspire revolution. “The only truth in Rome is the law of the strongest ...
People take part in a parade to celebrate the 2,777th birthday of Rome in Rome, capital of Italy, April 21, 2024. The city of Rome celebrated its 2,777th birthday on Sunday with a weekend of ...
The Oscar-nominated actor leads Ridley Scott‘s “Gladiator 2,” the sequel to the ... scenes to control the power dynamics of ancient Rome. In the clip, we saw Mescal in the arena battling ...
Rome, a place of mythology, gladiators and ice-cream, has an unparalleled hold on the imagination. The city centre feels like an open air museum, the gloriously intact Colosseum rising up at its ...
The best time to visit Rome is from October to April when most of the tourist crowds have dissipated and room rates are lower. Although you'll need a warm coat, weather this time of year hardly ...
Rome wasn’t built in a day—and neither was ... and exclusive experiences like golfing, gladiator training or touring the city in a Ferrari. The property’s 345 rooms and 25 luxurious suites ...