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A major restoration at Rome's Colosseum has uncovered original entrance columns and ancient seat numbers buried underground for hundreds of years. Visitors can now walk the arena's true perimeter and see how Romans found their seats almost 2,000 years ago.
Rome celebrated eight decades of democracy by unfurling a massive 400-kilogram flag over its iconic Colosseum. The country marked the anniversary of the 1946 referendum when citizens chose democracy over monarchy. ---
Visitors to the Colosseum can now walk where Roman emperors once entered, thanks to a restoration that reveals the monument's original southern entrance. The project recreates the exact ground level from 96 AD, bringing history back to life.
Workers are harvesting olives among ancient Roman ruins to create a protected regional olive oil that reconnects the city with its agricultural roots. Rome has 2,200 farms within city limits, making it Europe's largest agricultural municipality.
For the first time in decades, a pope has carried the cross through all 14 stations of the Way of the Cross at Rome's Colosseum. Pope Leo made the historic gesture during his first Good Friday as spiritual leader, honoring suffering worldwide.
Pope Leo XIV made history on Good Friday by personally carrying a wooden cross through all 14 stations of the Way of the Cross at Rome's Colosseum, the first pope in decades to complete the full ritual. Around 30,000 faithful gathered to witness the hour-long procession that put physical devotion at the heart of his first Easter message. #
A new dawn running tour in Rome combines ancient history with the city's famous feline residents. Art historian Isabella Calidonna leads runners through six kilometers of Roman ruins where cat colonies have made their homes.
Moguls champion Cooper Woods and aerials silver medalist Danielle Scott will carry Australia's flag at the closing ceremony after the nation's most successful Winter Olympics ever. Woods, who sparked the gold rush, said the honor means more than his medal.
Every single one of the world's 10 most walkable cities is in Europe, according to a new ranking based on nearly half a million traveler reviews. Rome claimed the crown, while Asian and Latin American cities are quickly climbing the global list.
High school students in Rome turned schoolyard rumors into reality when they slipped beneath their gym floor and discovered an ancient villa. Archaeologists confirmed the hidden chambers belonged to a wealthy Roman residence from 150 AD.
A stunning Roman mansion that's been closed to the public for a century is now accessible through an innovative virtual tour. The House of Griffins on Palatine Hill opens its fragile frescoes to visitors without risking damage.
Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard just became only the eighth cyclist ever to win all three Grand Tours, adding the Giro d'Italia to his collection. The 29-year-old dominated Italy's legendary race with a commanding five-minute victory.
High schoolers exploring mysterious tunnels beneath their gymnasium uncovered a luxurious Roman villa from the second century. What started as student rumors turned into one of Rome's most exciting archaeological finds in years.
Italy is opening up its hidden pilgrimage routes to tourists seeking authentic experiences away from crowded hotspots. The EU-funded project connects five historic trails with smart technology and over 1,000 cultural sites.
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When Italian students occupied their school to protest remote learning, they accidentally stumbled upon a 1,800-year-old Roman villa hidden in the basement. What started as teenage rebellion led to one of Rome's most exciting recent archaeological discoveries.
Jonas Vingegaard just became only the eighth rider in history to win all three of cycling's Grand Tours, claiming victory at the Giro d'Italia in Rome. The 29-year-old Dane completed cycling's ultimate achievement less than two years after a devastating crash that left him with a collapsed lung and multiple broken bones.
A scientist who cracked the 2,000-year-old secret of Rome's indestructible concrete is now selling the ancient recipe to modern builders. The material can repair its own cracks and has survived earthquakes, volcanoes, and millennia of wear.
As record temperatures swept Europe this week, cities turned historic architecture and modern innovation into lifesaving cooling solutions. From Rome's ancient temple ruins to Bologna's 16th-century fountains, communities are proving adaptation works.
When law students across India visited real courtrooms and imagined better ones, they created designs that centered dignity over power. Their vision included a tiffin-box courthouse, a peepal-leaf tribunal, and waiting rooms that honored litigants.
Chinese tourists are hiding high school textbooks at world landmarks like Big Ben and the Pyramids, turning study materials into a viral treasure hunt connecting education with real-world exploration. Over 26 million people have followed the heartwarming trend online.
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