The Mythical Gate of Hell at Lake Averno
Lake Averno has long been seen as the portal to the netherworld, a belief echoed by figures like Dante and Aeneas. This mystical body of … Read more
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The Ancient Greek Theatre Of Taormina
The ancient theater of Taormina is the second-largest ancient theater in Sicily, after the Greek theater of Syracuse. Related articles: The Valley of the Temples … Read more
A True Story by Lucian of Samosata, one of the earliest example of Science Fiction in Literature
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 The Nemi ships, 70 meters long and more than 25 meters wide, had been built by Emperor Caligula, in honor of the … Read more
Roman Emperors by Place of Birth
Where Roman Emperors were born Birthplaces of Roman Emperors from Augustus (27 BC) to Theodosius (395 AD) This list considers Roman emperors from the beginning of … Read more
What does Ferragosto mean? Why is Ferragosto celebrated in Italy?
History of Ferragosto Discovering the origins of Ferragosto, the most important Italian summer festival, which has its origins in Ancient Rome. Ferragosto is celebrated on … Read more
History & Images of the Roman Theatre in Aosta, Italy
Roman Theatre, Aosta The Roman Theatre in Aosta is an ancient building built a few decades after the foundation of the Aosta, in 25 BC … Read more
The Mithraeum of San Clemente in Rome: an underground temple devoted to Mithras
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
The astonishing mosaics of the Roman Villa del Casale
Facts and Images of Villa Romana del Casale The Mosaics of the Villa Romana del Casale are the finest mosaics anywhere in the Roman world … Read more
Roman Chariot discovered at Pompeii
The four-wheeled processional chariot is the latest discovery of Pompeii. A large ceremonial chariot with four wheels, along with its iron components, beautiful bronze and tin … Read more
The Roman Expeditions of the Nile River
Between 62 and 67 AD the Roman emperor Nero sent a small group of Praetorian guards to explore the sources of the Nile River in … Read more
The Ancient Pagan Temple of Diana, Nemi
The Temple of Diana in Nemi This Roman sanctuary and the Sacred Wood are located on the northern shore of Lake Nemi, just a few … Read more