The Vatican broadens public access to an ancient Roman necropolis
In the past, tours of the ancient burial site were generally only granted to approved academics, students and other specialists.
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Italy has kept its fascist monuments and buildings. The reasons are complex
Unlike Germany, which after World War II underwent a rigorous de-Nazification effort, pride, rather than shame, is the emotion many Italians feel for the symbols of the country's fascist past.
Roman Colosseum's New Floor Will Give Visitors A Gladiator's Point Of View
The retractable wooden stage will offer visitors a view of the ancient arena not seen since the nineteenth century, when archaeologists removed its floor to reveal the elaborate structures underneath.
Italy Expels 2 Russian Embassy Officials, Arrests Navy Captain On Spying Charges
The captain, identified by Italian media as Walter Biot, was reportedly caught Tuesday evening as he handed over allegedly top-secret documents to one of the Russian diplomats in exchange for money.
Reporter's Notebook: What Life Is Like In Rome Under Coronavirus Lockdown
Life in Rome is turned upside down, writes NPR's Sylvia Poggioli: "Even for someone who has reported from war zones, it's unnerving ... like being suspended between the Dark Ages and a sci-fi future."
With Italy's Coronavirus Cases Rising Fast, Rome's Streets Go Quiet
Almost 200 people have died from COVID-19 in Italy and over 4,000 have tested positive. Though the capital is far from the epicenter in the north, its famed tourist sites are nearly empty.
In Rome, Uncollected Trash Festers In Scorching Heat
Doctors have warned of health risks from tons of garbage rotting in the Italian capital's streets during the summer's hot spells.
Rome's Subway Expansion Reveals Artifacts From The Ancient Past
Construction on a new subway line has uncovered marble busts, frescoes, mosaics, even ancient peach pits, dating back nearly 2,000 years. Archaeologists have also found an ancient military barracks.
The Sistine Chapel Gets Its Own High-Tech Spectacle, With Music By Sting
Now there's a new spectacle where visitors can feast their eyes on every detail of Michelangelo's masterpieces, with high-definition projections, actors, acrobats and music.
Italian Intellectuals Appeal To UNESCO For Help With 'Siege' By McDonald's
Rome is under attack — by fast food joints, cheap souvenir shops and pubs, an open letter says. The "barbarism" has led hopeless Romans to beg the U.N. agency for help preserving cultural landmarks.