Staying Connected in Unseen Italy: A Practical Guide to SIMs, eSIMs and Virtual Numbers
The village above the tree line in the Apennine mountains has a stone wall and a lock on the gate. Someone told me they would … Read more
Sextus Roscius of Ameria: The Parricide Trial That Launched Cicero
Cicero’s defense exposed a scheme built on proscription lists and a freedman’s influence. According to Cicero, in September of 81 BC a wealthy landowner from … Read more
Italy Has Been Talking to Strangers Through Wires Since 1895
In the spring of 1895, a twenty-one-year-old named Guglielmo Marconi strung an aerial between poles on the roof of his family’s villa near Pontecchio, outside … Read more
Filming Nonna: How to Save Family Recipes Before They’re Lost
Every Italian family seems to have one. A dish that appeared every Christmas Eve, or on the first cold Sunday of autumn, made by a … Read more
Prague and Vienna: Two Capitals, One Central European Trip
Prague and Vienna make an unusually rewarding pairing for a Central European escape. Both cities have grand historic centres, elegant architecture and a strong café … Read more
Four Italian Festivals That Bring Communities Together
Italy is one of the most popular holiday destinations on the planet for a reason. It’s been a central player in global civilisation for millennia; … Read more
Can a Power Station Run a Fridge During an Outage?
A power station can run a fridge during an outage if it has enough battery capacity, sufficient AC output, and enough surge power for the … Read more
Where to Stay for an Easier Jiuzhaigou National Park Trip
The Jiuzhaigou trip begins the evening before the park visit. You decide when to wake, what to pack, where to eat, and how much time … Read more
Trajan’s Baths Reopen at Colle Oppio, Revealing a Painted City Buried Beneath the Empire
Underground at Trajan’s Baths: The City Painted Before the Empire Built Over It A restoration project on one of Rome’s most layered archaeological sites brings … Read more
A Murder Trial in Ancient Rome: The Poison Ring of 331 BC
How a slave’s testimony uncovered the first criminal inquiry into poisoning in Roman history According to Livy, in the year 331 BC the city of … Read more
Five Affordable Alpine Villages Worth Discovering
A holiday to the Alps can be a tremendously rewarding use of your time. But it can also be an expensive one. If you’re looking … Read more
How Volcanic Soil Helped Shape Agriculture in Southern Italy
Southern Italy is known for Mediterranean views and food. You will also see old towns, vineyards, and olive trees. A key reason is the land … Read more
Sicily’s Hidden Layers: Arab-Norman Palaces, Ancient Tombs, Catacombs, and Other Unusual Sites
Sicily has always resisted a single historical label. The island sits between Europe and North Africa, between western and eastern Mediterranean routes, and its cities, … Read more
A Murder in Ancient Rome: The Case of Pedanius Secundus and the Slaughter of His Household
The praefectus urbi’s murder reopened a debate the empire had avoided for generations According to Tacitus, in the year 61 AD the city of Rome … Read more
Italy’s Mountain Resorts Are Drawing Millions as Summer Heat Drives Travelers Off the Coasts
Italy’s Alpine and Apennine villages are on course for one of their busiest summers on record. According to Agenzia ANSA, mountain resorts across the country … Read more