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Rome to host major exhibition on Hadrian's villa

15 April, 2020

In the early 2nd century the Emperor Hadrian decided to build a villa at Tibur,; he wanted a retreat away from his Palatine Palace (which he did not like at all) and the noisy crowd that daily swarmed the streets…

Rome: Temple of Venus and Rome to re-open after ten years

8 April, 2020

If you are planning to visit Rome, you’ll be glad to know that the famous the temple of Venus which in ancient times was dedicated to Venus Felix and Roma Aeterna will soon re-open its doors to the public. Built…

Mysteries of Rome: the Devil's chair

16 March, 2020

The picture you see shows a mysterious ruin people call the devil‘s chair. Actually it’s only the tomb of Elio Callistio, one of Emperor Hadrian’s freed slaves, or more accurately what is left of it. We all know that time…