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Rome could limit access to Trevi fountain as it grapples with overtourism

Proposals include having people reserve a slot to visit site, similar to measures at Acropolis and Sagrada Família

The Guardian - UK

Ridley Scott rebuilds Rome for 'Gladiator II'

Ridley Scott is calling his upcoming Roman epic “Gladiator II" his best film

The Independent UK

Rome Mulls Introducing Tickets For The Trevi Fountain

Authorities in Rome said Wednesday they were mulling introducing a ticketing system for visitors to the iconic Trevi Fountain, in the latest attempt in Italy to tackle overtourism.

International Business Times

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Constantine Arch in Rome damaged by lightning during violent storm

Residents tell of ‘apocalyptic scenes’ after more than 60mm of rainfall falls on Italian capital in less than an hour

The Guardian - UK

Italian antimafia priest attacked in Rome

Don Antonio Coluccia was leading anti-crime march when he was reportedly assaulted with planks, bottles and sticks

The Guardian - UK

Sorrento to Santorini: nine Mediterranean escapes for autumn sunshine

As the summer ends, the UK weather can be even more unpredictable than usual – so seek out some rays of reliable sunshine in these south European destinations

The Guardian - UK

Turmoil In Italy Over Plan To Hike Tourist Tax

Overtourism, which is already causing headaches from Venice to the Italian Riviera, risks costing travellers dearly as Rome considers hiking the tourist tax to make them "more responsible" -- and raise cash.

International Business Times

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Influencer Sparks Outrage By Playing ‘Temple Run’ In An Actual Ancient Temple

"You wouldn’t run through St. Peters in Rome or any Western church — so why is it okay to do it in Cambodia?" The post Influencer Sparks Outrage By Playing ‘Temple Run’ In An Actual Ancient Temple first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Italy plans tourist tax of up to €25 a night to tackle overcrowding in cities like Florence and Rome

The increased levy could fund bin collections in financially disadvantaged cities

The Independent UK

Gladiator rebellions and bread strikes: ancient Rome’s labor unions revealed

In her new book Strike, Sarah Bond explains how Roman workers banded together – much like labor organizing today

The Guardian - US

2,200-year old battering ram from epic battle between Rome and Carthage found in Mediterranean

Researchers have uncovered a bronze battering ram off the coast of Sicily. The weapon would have been used during the Battle of the Aegates between Rome and Carthage.

LiveScience

Tyrrell Hatton optimistic an end to the schism in men’s golf is edging closer

Hatton was a part of Europe’s winning side under Donald in Rome last year before joining the Saudi-funded breakaway.

The Independent UK

Who was Hannibal? How one brilliant general almost brought Ancient Rome to its knees

He lived and died more than 2,000 years ago but Hannibal is remembered as one of history’s most formidable military commanders and as “Rome’s greatest enemy”.

The Conversation

Suspected burglar caught after sitting down to read book in middle of Rome house robbery

Man, 38, was discovered by home owner reading book on Greek mythology

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The Guardian - UK

Digested week: Italians escape the heat amid shock of Bayesian disaster

Talk of extreme weather is everywhere, while the political right argue over questions of national identity

Tom’s Guide

Civ7 is coming in February — to celebrate, I created 7 images of ancient cities in Midjourney

Civilization 7 is coming out in February 2025, and to mark the release of the first gameplay reveal, I used AI to recreate 7 ancient cities.

LiveScience

Boy finds Roman-era gold military bracelet while walking dog in UK

The newfound bracelet was likely awarded for a feat of valor carried out during Rome's conquest of Britain.

The Independent UK

Two cabin crew injured during turbulence on easyJet flight that forced plane into emergency landing

The turbulence occured Italian airspace on a flight bound for London Gatwick

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Evening Standard

Turbulence hits Easyjet flight to London Gatwick injuring two cabin crew as passengers tell of terror

Crew members were thrown against the sides of the plane as turbulence struck, with one passenger saying: ‘I thought we were going to die’

PC Gamer

Civilization 7 hands-on: Huge changes are coming to the classic strategy series

Firaxis is changing Civilization's structure with the goal of getting more of us to the victory screen.

The Conversation

Ancient Rome had ways to counter the urban heat island effect – how history’s lessons apply to cities today

As intense heat breaks records around the world, a little-reported fact offers some hope for cooling down cities: Under even the most intense periods of extreme heat, some city blocks never experience heat wave temperatures.

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s a proper jungle’: Rome’s rat and snake infestation blamed on waste problems

Pest control expert says warmer winters help creatures such as oriental hornets, snakes and rats thrive in the city

The Conversation

Catholics are debating whether to remove paintings by a priest accused of abusing women − but let’s not confuse the artist and the art, writes an art historian

Marko Rupnik, a Catholic priest, was expelled from the Jesuit order because he’d allegedly abused women. He was later accepted into the diocese in his native Slovenia. Rupnik is also an artist, and his work is on display in churches in Lourdes, Rome and Washington, D.C., among others.

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Rome Mayor Denounces Vandalism Of Olympic Volleyball Champion

Vandalism of Paola Egonu tribute mural in Rome sparks national conversation on racism and unity in Italy.

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