Fornicate: the Word Born Under the Arches of Rome (and Why “porn” Has Nothing to Do With It)
Fornicate comes from the Latin fornix, the arch under which women worked as prostitutes in Rome, including at the Circus Maximus. Porn, instead, comes from Greek: here is why.
Read morePasquinades: the Wisecracks of the Talking Statues That Made Popes Tremble
How pasquinades began, the most famous jokes of Pasquino and Marforio, who the other “wits” were and where you can still hear the voice of Rome today.
Read moreRome in 3 Days with Kids: The Perfect Plan in 13 Stops
Rome in 3 days with kids: Colosseum, Bioparco, Explora and the fountains of the center, one area a day, with bookings, breaks and what to skip if they’re tired.
Read moreRome in 2 Days: The Essential Itinerary, Day by Day
Rome in 2 days: the day-by-day plan with 10 stops divided by area, what to book ahead, where to sleep and what to leave out.
Read moreRome in 3 Days: The Essential Itinerary, Day by Day
Rome in 3 days: the day-by-day plan with 15 stops divided by area, what to book ahead, where to sleep and what to leave out.
Read moreArmilustrium, October 19: Rome’s Historic Festival of Arms
Armilustrium, October 19: the Roman festival of the purification of arms on the Aventine. Ancient sources, where it was held and how to mark it today in Rome.
Read moreMIC card Rome 2026: essential guide to free city museums
MIC card Rome 2026: official price, who can get it, museums and archaeological sites included, news for residents, where to buy it and what discounts it gives.
Read moreCatacombs of Rome
The catacombs of Rome are ancient underground burial areas built by both the Jewish and the Christian communities in the suburbs of the city of Rome starting from the end of the second century. The catacombs of Rome are made up of a network of tunnels dug into the rock (mostly tuff), sometimes arranged on […]
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