History
Learn all about the fascinating stories and personalities that have shaped the course of history in the world's greatest cities, from Rome to Barcelona and beyond.
Secrets of Naples
Rome isn’t the only ancient city in Italy. Take a short and inexpensive trip to Naples. Learn the ...
Thu 22 Dec 2016
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Torture by the Tiber: the Tor di Nona prison in Rome
Admiring the view of Castel Sant’Angelo and the peaceful riverside today, it’s difficult to ...
Thu 22 Dec 2016
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Ponte Rotto: Rome's Broken Bridge
Italians pass this chunk of Ancient Roman history everyday, often stopping to marvel at its mythica ...
Wed 21 Dec 2016
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Benvenuto Cellini: Renaissance Man
Benvenuto Cellini, overshadowed by the spectacular genius of Michelangelo, is actually one of the ...
Thu 31 Dec 2015
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The Esquiline Venus: Highlights of the Capitoline Museum
When the Venus was recovered in 1874, she was already missing both upper limbs. Yet, nothing stopped ...
Wed 14 Aug 2024
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Top Things to Do Near Piazza Navona
No trip to Rome is complete without a visiting Piazza Navona, a beautiful square with restaurants ...
Mon 19 Aug 2024
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The secrets of the Protestant Cemetery
If you’re looking for peace, quiet, beauty and history in Rome, look no further than the Protestan ...
Fri 16 Dec 2016
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An insider’s guide to Rome
There’s some information you can’t find in a guidebook. Our partner, Milestone Rome, aims to be ...
Fri 16 Dec 2016
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The story of the Tiber Island
In the middle of the Tiber, in between Trastevere and the Jewish Ghetto, lies an island most may not ...
Fri 16 Dec 2016
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Why choose a Rome Cruise Excursion?
With over 3,000 years of history, a wealth of museums, churches and archaeological sites, Rome can ...
Fri 16 Dec 2016
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The innovation of Brunelleschi’s Dome
The Duomo is the most iconic of Florence’s skyline. Learn of Brunelleschi's design, innovation, ...
Fri 16 Dec 2016
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5 must-see paintings in the Uffizi Gallery
Learn about the impressive masterpieces of the Uffizi Gallery, such as Botticelli's Birth of Venus ...
Fri 16 Dec 2016
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