Saturnalia, December 17-23: the Romans’ historic gift and gift ideas for today
Saturnalia: how the festival that Christmas gifts come from worked, the traces in the Roman Forum and today’s gifts with an ancient flavor, to order in time.
Read moreFornicate: 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 moreGifts for People Who Love Rome: 20 Ideas for the Perfect Gift
Gifts for people who love Rome: 20 ideas from books, antique maps, wine, chocolate, the MIC card and experiences in the city, with tips for ordering them in time.
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