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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.
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.
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.
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.
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. #
Community members in Rome, Georgia gathered on Broad Street to celebrate Flag Day, intentionally creating a diverse event focused on healing and bringing people together. Organizer Karen Dobson designed the celebration to remind neighbors they're more alike than different.
Athletes from nine countries claimed gold medals at the Roma 2026 World Para Taekwondo Grand Prix, showcasing incredible skill and determination. Paralympic champions from Brazil, Türkiye, Great Britain, and six other nations battled for the top spots in Rome's iconic Foro Italico.
Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina captured her first major tournament win in eight years at the Italian Open, defeating Coco Gauff in a thrilling three-set final. The victory marks a powerful comeback for the seventh seed who showed remarkable consistency throughout the tournament.
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.
What started as a crime scene turned into one of Italy's most stunning archaeological discoveries this year. Illegal treasure hunters accidentally exposed a luxurious 2,000-year-old Roman villa complete with intricate mosaics, painted walls, and a marble statue.
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.
Researchers discovered a missing copy of the oldest known English poem hidden in a 9th-century manuscript at a Rome library. The find reveals how medieval monks preserved and spread English literature across Europe centuries ago.
As temperatures soar to 37°C in Rome, zoo keepers are serving animals frozen fruit popsicles and keeping pools ice cold to help them beat Italy's extreme heat. The creative cooling strategy keeps creatures comfortable while giving them fun, natural enrichment.
Researchers discovered a long-lost manuscript in Rome containing one of the oldest copies of the very first poem written in English. The 1,200-year-old text reveals how much early medieval readers valued English poetry, changing what we know about the birth of English literature.
Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner just became only the second man ever to win all nine Masters 1000 tournaments, achieving the feat at home in Rome. At just 24 years old, he's seven years younger than when Novak Djokovic accomplished the same milestone.
Hundreds of Israeli and Palestinian mothers are walking barefoot through Rome this week, demanding peace talks and women's voices at the negotiating table. Their joint "Mothers' Call" includes meetings with diplomats and the Pope.
Mohawk Valley Community College gave 15 employees a workday to serve their community, sending them to help local nonprofits including the Rome Humane Society. The college's fourth annual Days of Service turns gratitude into action across the Mohawk Valley.
A lost copy of the first poem ever written in Old English has been discovered in a Rome library, connecting a cowherd's hymn to modern readers across 13 centuries. Digital technology helped researchers uncover this literary treasure that had been hiding in plain sight.
A New York community group delivered 500 hams to families in need this month, powered by 70 volunteers who show up every single month. It's part of a growing movement proving neighbors helping neighbors still works.
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.
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