Rome: Back-Street Riches
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | In this third of three shows on the Eternal City, we'll explore this grand metropolis — so rich in art and cultu...
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Rome, Italy - and The Vatican
a collection of articles and videos to help travelers to better understand Rome and The Vatican
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The Roman Pantheon Explained
Today we delve into the history of this dynamic monument, which is the most impressive building that the Romans ever built, and perhaps the most in...
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Rome
A down-to-earth account of the lives of both illustrious and ordinary Romans set in the last days of the Roman Republic.
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Italy: Rome – Rick Steves Travel Talks
In this travel lecture, Rick Steves tours Rome — from the ancient ruins at the Forum and Colosseum to St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican (with Mic...
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Rome Explained
How did great Renaissance minds modernize Rome? Explore with me the streets and monuments of the Eternal City and understand its architectural char...
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Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty - Michelangelo, Leonardo and Raphael
The greatest art works of all time - born of war and bloodshed - as rival artists Michelangelo, Leonardo and Raphael compete to craft beauty from c...
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15 Tourist Mistakes to Avoid in ROME, ITALY | Things To Know Before You Visit Rome
We’re talking about the top 15 tourist mistakes to avoid when you visit Rome, the capital of Italy!——00:00 Don't make these mistakes!00:47 Mistake ...
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Pope vs. Pope: How Francis and Benedict’s Simmering Conflict Could Split the Catholic Church | Vanity Fair
When he retired, the ultra-conservative Pope Benedict XVI was expected to disappear from view, clearing the way for his liberal successor, Francis,...
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Artificial Intelligence Opens the Vatican Secret Archives - The Atlantic
A new project untangles the handwritten texts in one of the world’s largest historical collections.
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How the Opera di Roma turned things around - Choral progression
ITALY gave birth to opera, but in its home country the art form now carries a distinct air of maledizione (curse). Of Italy’s 14 major opera houses...
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The Shape of Rome
Rome’s layers: ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, modern, all jumbled together in an insoluble stack of meaning and contradictions. And that road. ...
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The Reason Why No Photography is Allowed in the Sistine Chapel | Mental Floss
Visitors to the chapel will find their experience peppered with terse shouts of “No photo! No video!” from security guards. In return for fundin...
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