Sabina and Serapia on the Aventino
Saint Sabine of the Aventino: an Eternal Legacy
In the heart of ancient Rome, during the early 2nd century, lived Sabine, a noblewoman born into privilege, daughter of a renowned senator
Aventino hill is one of the seven hills where ancient Rome was funded: minor basilicas, beautiful gardens overlooking the city, Knights of Malta headquarters
Mater Matuta - Matralia
Mater Matuta festivity: Roman mothers at the Matralia
At dawn, beneath the shadow of the Celian Hill, three Roman women wrapped in flowing stolas met with quiet excitement. The Matralia had come again, and they would walk together to the sacred Sanctuary of Mater Matuta
Hercules’ Tale: How I Defeated Cacus
Hercules’ Tale: How I Defeated Cacus at the Foot of the Aventine Hill
Hercules’ Tale: let me tell you the story of how I faced the monstrous Cacus at the foot of the Aventine Hill
Lucius Valerius at Foro Boario
The Oxen Farmer of Rome: Lucius Valerius at Foro Boario
Lucius Valerius, a sturdy man in his early forties, lead his oxen from his farm to the Foro Boario on market days
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.
Circus Maximus young star: Iarbas the Auriga
Circus Maximus young star: Iarbas the Auriga
Circus Maximus, the epicenter of Roman entertainment, under the reign of Emperor Trajan saw a young Auriga named Iarbas rise as a star
Malta Knights square: the Keyhole on Aventino hill
KeyHole on Aventine hill
KeyHole on the Aventine: you will notice some people queueing in front of a closed gate that would not open at any time: weird, right?
Monks and Knights walk on Aventino hill - Fountain
Mascherone fountain on Aventino
The Mascherone fountain on the Aventino hill: the history of a roaming piece of art