The Latest Breaking News from Rome

Ryder Cup captaincy would be ‘huge honour’ but Justin Rose focused on playing

Rose helped Europe regain the trophy in Rome last year.

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2024

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 · Sep 5, 2024

Ridley Scott rebuilds Rome for 'Gladiator II'

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

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2024

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 · Sep 3, 2024

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.

Bored Panda · Sep 2, 2024

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 · Sep 2, 2024

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 · Sep 2, 2024

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 · Aug 30, 2024

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 · Aug 28, 2024

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 · Aug 27, 2024