Donation of Constantine: first fake news in history
The best way to guard a priceless legal document? Hide it in an impregnable holy place. Just like popes did with the “Donation of Constantine”. ...
Mastro Titta: diary of an executioner
We already mentioned Mastro Titta as one of the most famous ghosts in Rome. His career as official executioner of the Pope has inspired many tales and legends, thanks also to his personal journal....
May 6th, 1527: the Sack of Rome
A hard battle. A terrible day. Hundreds of victims.
The memory of the Sack of Rome of 1527 still hurts. ...
Beatrice Cenci: story of a heroine
In 1599, a terrible story shocked Romans.
All eyes were on the young and beautiful noblewoman Beatrice Cenci, accused - and then executed - of parricide. ...
Roman obelisks and where to find them
Among the 13 displayed around Rome, only 8 are originally from Egypt: the remaining 5 are Roman obelisks....
Raphael and Fornarina: true love lasts forever
Once upon a time, a young painter met a beautiful girl in Rome. Have you ever heard about the love story between Raphael and Fornarina?...
Ghosts in Rome
When talking about creepy stories, Rome has a lot to offer. Will you be brave enough to meet Roman ghosts? Let’s find it out!...
What did Ancient Romans eat?
If you think 2000 years ago Romans ate Carbonara and Amatriciana, you are terribly wrong. Here’s the question: what did Ancient Romans eat?...
Why so many churches in Rome?
Have you ever wondered why there are so many churches in Rome? Rome is the world capital of churches, with over 900 all over the city. Historians, teachers and archaeologists tried to count them but, until now, no one was able to certify the official number....
The true story of “The Gladiator”
We all have watched Ridley Scott’s movie, but what is the true story of “The Gladiator”? Who were Maximus, Commodus and Marcus Aurelius?...