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The Temple of Diana in Nemi This Roman sanctuary and the Sacred Wood are situated on the northern shore of Lake Nemi, approximately 30 kilometers … Read more
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Tunnels and Passages: The Hidden Routes of Roman Engineering. The Roman underworld include various underground structures such as catacombs, underground passages, and sewers, notably the … Read more
Discover why Lake Averno was feared as the entrance to Hades. From Roman naval bases to Dante’s inspiration, see this mystical site in 2026. Lake … Read more
Visiting the Ancient Theater of Taormina: 2025 Essential Guide Related articles: The Valley of the Temples The ancient theater of Taormina is the second-largest ancient … Read more
Alien Lifeforms and Interplanetary Warfare in Ancient Literature. A True Story by Lucian of Samosata is one of the first known text that could be … Read more
The Bizarre Story of the Nemi Ships built by Caligula The Nemi ships, 70 meters long and more than 25 meters wide, had been built … Read more
Where Were Roman Emperors Born? 2025 Geographic Guide Chronological List: All Emperors and Their Birthplaces Augustus to Theodosius (27 BC – 395 AD) This list … Read more
The History of Ferragosto: Italy’s Best Summer Tradition (2025) Discovering the origins of Ferragosto, the most important Italian summer festival, which has its origins in … Read more
Built After 25 BC Near the Porta Prætoria: Facade, Cavea, and Stage The Roman Theatre in Aosta is an ancient building built a few decades … Read more
The Mithraeum of San Clemente in Rome The Mithraeum is a building from the Roman imperial period buried several meters below the Basilica of San … Read more