The Latest Breaking News from Rome

Elon Musk and the history of the ‘Roman salute’

How often do you think about the Roman empire? Elon Musk claims to think about it every day. Given his frequent references to Roman antiquity, I think we can take him at his word.

The Conversation · Jan 23, 2025

Did Elon Musk give a Nazi or Roman salute, and what’s the difference?

Historians say Musk clearly made Nazi salute – but supporter claims he was inspired by Roman greeting adopted by Benito Mussolini

The Guardian - UK · Jan 21, 2025

Jet2 flight forced to make an unexpected diversion to London while en route to Rome

One passenger said they understood the issue related to the plane’s the fuel gauge

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2025

Catholic cardinals play a key role in secular politics as well as the Catholic Church–and the importance of Pope Francis’ choice to head the church in DC

Pope Francis recently appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy, a harsh critic of President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration policy, to head the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, D.C.

The Conversation · Jan 15, 2025

Why bad posh English accents still rule Hollywood, from Nosferatu to Gladiator II

In two of the biggest films released this summer, Gladiator II and Nosferatu, most actors seem to be speaking like they’re in a Shakespeare play – even though their characters are based in Ancient Rome and 1830s Germany. Where does this false British accent come from?

The Conversation · Jan 15, 2025

Who will take the 2025 Grand Tour wild card places? Q36.5, Tudor and Uno-X left hanging and hoping

RCS Sport putting pressure on ProTeams for invitations to Giro d'Italia

Cycling News · Jan 14, 2025

Coppa Italia winners

From its inauguration in 1922 to the present day, a look at the winners of the Coppa Italia...

FourFourTwo · Jan 14, 2025

'Negotiations open with some big riders' - Mathieu van der Poel could be surprise 2025 Giro d'Italia stage hunter

Race director Mauro Vegni accepts that Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaad are not expected to ride the Corsa Rosa

Cycling News · Jan 13, 2025

Behind the viral selfie location of Saint Ignatius is a 350-year-old story of an optical illusion

The church of Saint Ignatius in Rome (or San Ignazio) has become a viral selfie location. Tourists have been queuing out the doors for a chance to take a selfie in a mirror that reflects the church’s richly painted ceiling.

The Conversation · Jan 9, 2025

The Pope’s Feminism: Progress for Women, Just Not Too Much

As calls for female ordination grow, the Vatican grapples with its limits

The Walrus · Jan 9, 2025