It’s an hour after sunrise and you’re surrounded by tens of thousands of people. Everyone is nervous – you can cut the tension with a knife. All of a sudden, the entire amphitheater roars to life and the gladiators enter the Arena. A day of games at the Colosseum in Ancient Rome is about to begin. Today, on average, seven million people a year visit the iconic Roman Colosseum. In this guide, we will answer the popular question, “why was the Colosseum built?”
If you have never been to Rome or the Vatican, the idea seems simple: buy a ticket to the Vatican Museums and make your way into the Sistine Chapel so you can…
Did you know one of our co-founders is a licensed Vatican tour guide? Home of the Vatican Museums, Vatican City is considered its own country apart from Rome. So, when was Vatican…
The historical brothers of Rome. Left for dead and nurtured to health by a wolf, Romulus and Remus symbolize the city of Rome and its people. The founding date of the city…
Could you dedicate almost 10 years of your life to one project? Living and sleeping in the same room that you are working in? With stifling heat in the summer and freezing…
Naming the best Roman Emperor is like naming the most romantic city, or the best singer. It’s completely subjective, so it’s better to break it down into the top ten. This rating…
Today the term “the 1%” denotes the wealthiest people in the world. How can we compare today’s wealth to that of the past? The Domus Aurea is the perfect testament to how Roman…
You hear roars all around you. The crowds are restless. Animals breath in their last breath. Fellow gladiators cry for mercy before darkness overcomes them with an eternal sleep. Your heart is…
There are certain problems that you just flat out don’t think about until the situation itself is upon you. For example, when you are in your early twenties and traveling the world,…
The sun has just come up, the dew is still on the grass and you find yourself in a small forest with dogs close by. There can only be one thing going on….. Truffle Hunting season has begun in Umbria!