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Young volunteers gather weekly in St. Peter's Square to serve hot broth, coffee, and fruit to people experiencing homelessness. The group of 10-15 volunteers, aged 20-30, combines faith and action through simple acts of kindness.
After three decades underground, the largest ancient Roman fresco and mosaic complex ever found is finally opening to the public at a new museum in Rome. The stunning maritime scenes, discovered in the 1990s near the Colosseum, still shimmer with their original blues and terracotta hues.
Archaeologists uncovered a 2,000-year-old building near Rome's Colosseum that may have housed the city's ancient firefighters. A mosaic clue is helping researchers solve this nearly two-millennium mystery.
A severe drought in Rome has uncovered the ancient pillars of Emperor Nero's bridge, giving tourists and archaeologists an unexpected glimpse into history. The structure, built nearly 2,000 years ago, once connected the city to what is now Vatican territory.
Two older Italians choreographed a dance to "Beat It" in a Roman square, no tips or cameras wanted. They just danced for pure joy, then walked away in separate directions.
Italian lawmakers have introduced a bill to ban horse-drawn tourist carriages nationwide, prioritizing animal welfare over tradition. If passed, the centuries-old "botticelle" would disappear from Rome's cobblestone streets.
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 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 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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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.
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.
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. ---