Roman Empire

Inside Largo di Torre Argentina, Where Julius Caesar Was Assassinated

Tell a Roman you’re going to Largo di Torre Argentina and they might assume you mean the transit hub.

Mar 7 •

Laura Itzkowitz

The Mysterious Roman Origins of Valentine's Day

Long before Hallmark turned Valentine’s Day into the commercial juggernaut it is today, there likely was a real Saint Valentine, or two Saint…

Feb 9, 2023 •

Laura Itzkowitz

Rome's New Museum for Rescued Art Reveals the Shocking Extent of Looted Antiquities

Have you ever admired the ancient Roman and Greek sculptures, painted pottery, silver coins, and other items on view at museums in the U.S. or the U.K.?

Dec 1, 2022 •

Laura Itzkowitz

The Role of Dogs in Rome, from Antiquity to Today

I was planning to send out a newsletter on a completely different topic today, but yesterday my husband Marco and I had to say goodbye to our sweet…

Nov 3, 2022 •

Laura Itzkowitz

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