The draining of Lake Fucino was first undertaken by the Romans but was not entirely successful until the 19th century.
Category: News
Italy clamps down on parties to combat covid-19
Italy introduces fresh nationwide restrictions to combat covid-19 including a clampdown on parties in the home. Italy’s premier Giuseppe Conte and health
How a forgotten Roman palace near the Colosseum could become the new Torlonia Museum
The legendary Torlonia Collection seeks a permanent home in Rome. An abandoned Renaissance palace near the Colosseum could become the
World Food Day 2020: Rome’s FAO celebrates 75 years
FAO lights up the Colosseum for World Food Day. World Food Day 2020 will be marked by the Rome-based United
Covid-19 in Vatican City: 4 Swiss Guards test positive
Vatican steps up restrictions as Swiss Guards test positive for covid-19. Four Swiss Guards at the Vatican have tested positive
Italy considers private party ban as covid-19 cases rise
New decree could ban private parties and amateur contact sports. Italy’s imminent new decree aimed at tackling covid-19 could include measures
Tourist returns ‘cursed’ artefacts looted from Pompeii
Repentant tourist sends stolen Pompeii artefacts back to Italy after blaming them for years of bad luck. A Canadian tourist has
Rome unveils the legendary Torlonia Marbles after decades in the dark
The Torlonia Collection finally sees the light of day in one of Italy’s most eagerly-awaited exhibitions in living memory. The legendary
Rome: UN World Food Program wins Nobel Peace Prize
WFP wins prize for efforts to combat hunger. The Rome-based United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has been awarded the
Italy tops 5,000 daily covid-19 cases for first time since March
Italy’s covid-19 contagion curve continues to rise. Italy registered 5,372 new coronavirus infections over the last 24 hours, the health