The Nation13d
Why Is the Right Obsessed With Epic Poetry?
From Elon Musk to Jordan Peterson, a certain strand of conservatism has recruited the poetry of Homer and Dante in their ...
The Daily Telegraph17d
Where to stay in Rome – a guide to the best areas and neighbourhoods
All hotels have been independently reviewed and selected. We will earn a commission if you book via the links below, but this never affects our rating. With so many interesting atmospheres and ...
Catholic News Agency18d
PHOTOS: Holy Door opens at Rome’s Marian marvel as new cardinal highlights hope at St. Mary Major
The pealing of a precious ancient bell marked a momentous beginning to the 2025 Jubilee Year at Rome’s Basilica of St. Mary Major, where Cardinal Rolandas Makrickas opened the Holy Door on Jan ...
Nature20d
How AI is unlocking ancient texts — and could rewrite history
In October 2023, an e-mail pinged onto Federica Nicolardi’s phone with an image that would transform her research forever. It showed a fragment of a papyrus scroll that had been burnt in the ...
Catholic News Agency21d
Lateran Holy Door opens as Rome’s jubilee journey continues
On the feast of the Holy Family, Cardinal Baldassare Reina opened the Holy Door at Rome’s Basilica of St. John Lateran, the third such ceremony since Pope Francis inaugurated the Jubilee Year of ...
Android Police22d
Google Maps is missing a co-driving mode, and it's time to fix that
Google Maps is one of the best (and most-used) navigation apps. It is preinstalled on most Android smartphones and is often the first app you open when navigating to a location. While Google has ...
History Extra22d
Roman gods and goddesses: 17 of the most important deities of ancient Rome
Looking at the ancient Roman religion, you’ll find a rich and diverse collection of gods and goddesses. Peer a little closer and you’ll realise that the pantheon has more than a glancing resemblance ...
PBS25d
Pope Francis kicks off yearlong Jubilee that will test his stamina and Rome’s tourism
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis kicked off the 2025 Holy Year on Tuesday, inaugurating a celebration of the Catholic Church that is expected to draw some 32 million pilgrims to Rome in a test ...
Associated Press26d
Pope Francis kicks off a yearlong Jubilee that will test his stamina and Rome’s patience
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Pope Francis kicked off the 2025 Holy Year on Tuesday, inaugurating a celebration of the Catholic Church ...
The New York Times26d
The Timeless Spell of Rome’s Oldest Churches
During the upcoming Jubilee year, millions of Christian pilgrims will flock to the Eternal City’s innumerable holy places. Here are five gorgeous churches that may offer a less-crowded experience.
The New York Times26d
As Rome Prepares for a Tourist Surge, Residents Fear Losing the City’s Soul
The Catholic Jubilee in 2025 is expected to draw 32 million visitors. Officials are proud of the city’s accompanying makeover, but residents lament soaring housing costs and changes in Rome’s ...