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‘Baths, wine, and sex make life worth living’: how ancient Romans used public baths to relax, work out and socialise

Standing in the vast ruins of the Baths of Caracalla in Rome, hundreds of gulls circle above. Their haunting cries echo voices from 1,800 years ago. Today, the bare shell of what was one of Rome’s largest bath complexes mostly sits empty, occasionally playing host to opera performances.

The Conversation

Renowned Italian sphere sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro dies aged 98

Best known for his massive bronze spheres with clawed out interiors which decorate prominent public spaces around the world, Arnaldo Pomodoro leaves behind an impressive body of art.

Euronews

Fewer pilgrims and falling rates: Rome's Jubilee tourist rental boom fails to materialise

As Rome marks its Jubilee year, the anticipated wave of pilgrims and short-term rental profits has yet to arrive, leaving landlords disappointed and locals grappling with a still-tight housing market.

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Cars and steps do not mix: why The Italian Job has a lot to answer for

A driver who got stuck on the Spanish Steps in Rome is the latest in a series of similar vehicular misadventures

The Guardian - UK

Roman Comic Paintings Reveal The Hilarious Side Of The Empire

Uncover the hilarious side of the Roman Empire! Colorful murals depict comic scenes with nearly 260 figures. See ancient Roman life in this Italian city!

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Elderly man drives down Rome’s historic Spanish steps after mistaking monument for a road

This is the moment an elderly man drove his car down Rome’s historic Spanish Steps, later telling police he thought he was on his way to work.

The Independent UK

Nero's ancient Rome and Jazz Age New York meet in `The Comet/Poppea' at Lincoln Center

“The Comet/Poppea” has started its five-performance run at Lincoln Center’s Summer for the City in New York

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30 Pics Of Iconic Landmarks’ Illustrations Side By Side With Their Real-World Matches

Are you ready to join us on an adventure? Let's buckle up and transport ourselves to some of the most incredible locations around the world with Maxwell Tilse and his series of illustrations featuring famous landmarks.

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Confused driver gets car stuck on famous Italian tourist attraction

Police in Rome say an 80-year-old man drove a compact luxury Mercedes A Class sedan part way down the city's landmark Spanish Steps before getting stuck

The Independent UK

Pope Leo escapes Rome’s summer heat to the nearby Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV will resume the papal tradition of taking a summer break outside Rome

The Independent UK

Preparing for life on the outside as Rome prison hosts 'Games of Hope' sporting event

Rome's Rebibbia prison hosted the first edition of the "Games of Hope" which saw inmates play alongside magistrates and regular citizens in an event organisers hope provides the possibility of redemption within one of the harshest prisons in Italy.

Euronews

Skateboarder Covell rebounds after Paris disappointment

After an Olympics to forget, Australia's teenage skateboard sensation Chloe Covell has wowed on the Rome street circuit to claim her first world tour title.

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‘No kings!’: like the LA protesters, the early Romans hated kings, too

Protesters across the United States have brandished placards declaring “no kings!” in recent days, keen to send a message one-man rule is not acceptable.

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LGBT+ pride parades held in several of Europe's capitals

Vienna, Warsaw, Rome, and Athens all held pride parades on Saturday, with attendees demanding political change on LGBTQ+ issues as well as celebrating Pride Month.

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The Independent UK

How to escape the crowds on an Italy holiday

Italy is home to some of the most popular holiday destinations in the world, from Rome’s historical marvels and the towering cliffs of the Amalfi Coast to the glistening waters of Lake Como.

Evening Standard

Hidden London: Polentina restaurant, Bow

In this pocket of working-class east London, there is a mirror to Rome, writes Josh Barrie

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Tesla Thinks Full Self-Driving Is Ready For Europe. Regulators Say Not So Fast

Waiting for regulatory approval appears to be the primary obstacle holding FSD back from launching in Europe.

The Independent UK

Police arrest American on Greek island suspected in Rome deaths of a woman and infant

Greek authorities have detained an American man on the island of Skiathos who is suspected of killing an infant whose remains were found over the weekend in a Rome park

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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has quickly become one of favorite adventure games of all-time, and the DLC promises to give me exactly what I want - more of it

Opinion | More Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is all I could have ever asked for this Summer Game Fest

The Guardian - UK

Nato secretary general says Europe needs to ‘ramp up defence spending’ as foreign ministers meet in Rome – as it happened

Mark Rutte says ‘we have to spend more’ as ministers discuss Weimar+ model ahead of Nato summit later this month

The Guardian - UK

Rachel Roddy’s salad of hazelnuts, gorgonzola and honey dressing

Some dishes make a lasting impression, and this weektwo memorable creations from Rome and London meet to inspire a nutty salad of creamy gorgonzola and mixed leaves

The Conversation

How I uncovered a potential ancient Rome wine scam

Before artificial sweeteners, people satisfied their cravings for sweetness with natural products, including honey or dried fruit. Raisin wines, made by drying grapes before fermentation, were particularly popular. Historical records show these wines, some known as passum, were enjoyed in the Roman Empire and throughout medieval Europe. The most famous…

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Juliet and Romeo strains to be meaningful but never earns its emotional crescendos

The new musical film Juliet and Romeo arrives on screen with lavish visuals, saccharine pop songs and a reworked Shakespearean plot that tries to dazzle. With its vivid colour palette and dreamy masquerade aesthetic, this is Verona as filtered through a Eurovision lens: glittering, melodramatic and frequently overwrought.

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The 3 meals from the Tucci in Italy Lazio episode I want to eat right now

In Tucci in Italy episode 5, Lazio, Rome and its surrounding area served up plenty of appetizing choices.

PC Gamer

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle heads for the catacombs of Rome in its first DLC, coming in September

The Order of Giants was revealed during today's Xbox Showcase.

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