Rome

Göbeklitepe archaeological exhibition in Rome's Colosseum draws millions

The exhibition 'Göbeklitepe: The Mystery of a Sacred Place' opened at Rome's Colosseum on October 24, 2024, attracting 5 million visitors and will run until April 30, 2025.

 Balloons with an image of Pope Francis float outside Gemelli Hospital, as he is admitted for treatm

Pope Francis no longer needs ventilation, is stable, Vatican says

Vatican says Pope Francis's health is improving but he remains under close watching Rome's Gemelli hospital.

By REUTERS
02/03/2025

Herzog: This is a wake up call, we are facing absolute cruel evil, we must stand together

Herzog thanked the Roman Jewish community for their support and solidarity with the Israeli people and addressed their deep concerns for the difficult days ahead.

Where do the names for groups of people come from?

Let’s take a look at some of the many kinds of clusters that have evolved over the centuries and explore the formation and foundation of these group dynamics. 

By RUTH BELOFF
15/02/2025

Pope Francis, in hospital, has 'slight fever' but is stable, Vatican says

Despite his periodic health issues and reduced mobility, Francis has kept up a busy schedule, including foreign travel.

By REUTERS
14/02/2025

Who were the Sogdians, the enigmatic Silk Road merchants?

Renowned for their sense of commerce and diplomacy along the Silk Road from Antiquity to the High Middle Ages, the Sogdians became the most successful merchants of the era.

How Rome built a 37-meter-high, Nubian-style pyramid in 15 BCE

The design of the tomb was inspired by the pyramids of Egypt, reflecting the cultural fusion present in Rome after the conquest of Egypt in 31 BCE.

2.4kg Egyptian blue ingot found in Nero's grand palace in Rome

Egyptian blue, also known as calcium copper silicate or cuprorivaite, was developed more than 4,000 years ago in Egypt and Mesopotamia.

Defaced Auschwitz survivor mural finds new home at Rome’s Shoah Museum

After multiple acts of vandalism, a mural of Italian Auschwitz survivors has been preserved by Rome’s Shoah Museum.

Rome's chief rabbi criticizes Pope Francis over Israel remarks

"A pope cannot divide the world into children and stepchildren and must denounce the sufferings of all," he said. "This is exactly what the Pope does not do."

By REUTERS
16/01/2025
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