Alberico II di Spoleto - Princeps of Rome
Alberico II and the Forgotten Republic of Rome
Alberico II di Spoleto emerged to seize control and impose an unprecedented twenty-two years of peace and order on a Rome in a state of near-anarchy
Medieval Rome: a city made of towers, alleys, and churches. An era of pilgrims, noble feuds, and hidden wonders between the ancient and the Renaissance.
Testaccio Carnival Downhill - Ideas for Travelers
The Carnival Downhill: Rome’s Forgotten Race down Monte Testaccio
The Carnival downhill: in the riotous heart of medieval Rome, one of the year's most anticipated events was the Race of Monte Testaccio
The Four Wonders of Christian Rome
The Four Wonders of Christian Rome
The Four Wonders of christian Rome: Eternal Stories in Stone and Spirit. In the heart of Rome, the four wonders of its Christian heritage stand as timeless guardians of faith and art.
a Young Brush in Medieval Rome
A swallow in spring: the rise of a young brush in medieval Rome
A young brush on the rise. In the heart of Rome, where the whispers of saints and the echoes of medieval masters still linger, the year 1475 hums with the energy of rebirth.
Templar Knights in Rome
Templar Knights in Rome: A Moment of Reflection
Four weary Templar knights arrived in Rome, in the autumn of 1173, their journey from the Holy Land nearing its final stretch
The Lady of Giulio II Castle: Isabella Riario
The Lady of Giulio II Castle: Isabella and the farmlands of Rome
In the late 15th century, among the fertile lands surrounding Giulio II Castle in Ostia Antica, one woman’s presence was both commanding and enigmatic
The Heart of the Rocca Savella Kitchens: Elenora d’Altopasso
The Heart of the Rocca Savella Kitchens: Elenora d’Altopasso
In the late 12th century, atop the Aventino hill in Rome, the Savelli family castle, Rocca Savella, buzzed with life and prestige.
A Voice from the Aventino Hill - Ideas for Travelers
A voice from the Aventino hill: the choir of young Silvestro
In the early years of the 8th century AD, on the serene Aventino Hill, resided a young monk named Silvestro
Golden Drops of Testaccio - Ideas for Travelers
Golden drops of medieval Testaccio: Flavia’s olive oil trade
On the outskirts of Rome, near Testaccio Monte dei Cocci and the lively Tiber River docks, lived Flavia
Brother Matteo of Santa Sabina: a song of faith and devotion.
Brother Matteo of Santa Sabina: a song of faith and devotion. In the heart of 12th-century Rome, on the serene Aventine Hill, stood the Monastery of Santa Sabina, a beacon of faith and tranquility