As it relates to art, forgery has a long and complex history. Not so long ago, a brilliant artist could make a virtually perfect copy of an...
The 1960 Rome Olympics: an Itinerary
The 1960 Olympic games opened on August 25, 1960. On the 53rd anniversary of the occasion, we re-publish a post from 2010. As readers ...
Lessons from the Crypt - One of Rome's Secret Underground Spots
Rome is full of mystery, especially in its underground, often hidden, places. One of our favorites is the Capuchin crypt, a few steps up...
Red Garlic from Sulmona - by the Cartload
a.m. cart is full Every Roman street market--and there are more than a hundred--has its itinerant garlic peddlars, usually smallish g...
Watching the Tourists: I
Tourist Ballet, Piazza Venezia If you're visiting Rome in the high season, the tourists can be irritating. They clog the sidewalks an...
Rome War Cemetery - an isolated reminder of World War II
Lesser known than its partner across the road, the Rome War Cemetery is no less peaceful, or sobering. Here lie the remains of over 400 C...
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