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Rome Travel Tips: What You Need to Know Before You Arrive
Planning a trip to Rome is all about preparation. The Eternal City is full of history, architecture, and culture. It’s more ...
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World’s Oldest Gym Membership Was Written in Greek 1,800 Years Ago
Oldest gym membership written in Greek on papyrus 1,800 years ago reveals structured athletic life in Roman Egypt.
AP PHOTOS: Pope Francis’ image is everywhere as the Catholic faithful mourn him with art and thanks
Vendors in Indonesia sold keychains and fans bearing his image. A message board to the late pope was covered in writings from ...
For the Pope’s Tailor Filippo Sorcinelli, Queerness and Catholicism Share a Sensual Beauty
Founder of Atelier Lavs, the designer, perfumer, and artist has crafted liturgical vestments for both Pope Benedict and the ...
Explore Nîmes: France’s Timeless City of History, Culture, and Style
Looking for some Activities to add to your Nimes, France itinerary? There are plenty of things to do, depending on your time ...
Why did Pope Francis choose the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore for his final resting place?
Francis has broken with recent papal tradition by choosing to be buried in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore instead of St ...
Tracking the Footprint of the Pope’s Death in Rome
The pope’s portrait is everywhere these days. Here, we found it in a store of liturgical paraphernalia in central Rome. There were also many other symbols around, as a testament to how religion and ...
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First Physical Evidence of Gladiators Fighting Lions Discovered on Roman Skeleton
A Roman skeleton found in York shows bite marks from a lion, offering the first physical evidence of gladiators fighting wild ...