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The Year of the Four Emperors (68–69)
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse! No, that’s not right… The Ambitious Four? Still not there… The Four Unfortunates? Hmmm, Vespasian did win out in the end… The Four Candidates? It is hard to put a title to these four gentlemen coming up next. History tags their period “The Year of the Four Emperors.” Only one of them made it past the goal post, and even then, it was something of a close call. Even then, while history acknowledges just these four, there were several others who made claims on the throne. Among the most notable were Gaius Julius Vindex, a governor from Gallia, and Nymphidius Sabinus, a Praetorian Prefect…
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THE GREAT CASTRATION
Nudity and Fig Leaves in Art To cover, or not to cover; am I a prude? Let’s talk about the Great Castration of all time! Did you ever wonder why walking in Rome, to be more precise, the Vatican City, why most ”male genitalia” were covered in fig leaves or even shocking, were ”smaller” than ‘real life sized’ ones?? Well, by ‘real life sized’, I’m basing on what I have actually seen around…. and I have BEEN around so I have lots of proof, LOL. Well I did, the first time I visited the Eternal City, ROME! There is an interesting story behind these two portraits. They were painted by…
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Top Rome Attractions
Let’s explore some of the top Rome attractions that you should definitely visit if you’re visiting Rome! From the Colosseum to the Trevi Fountain, I’ll take you on a journey through some of the most iconic and must-see sights in the city. MUST-SEE PLACES IN ITALY: If you’re interested in exploring in-depth some of the top Rome attractions, then this video is for you! For an overview of some of the top places to visit in Rome, and explain why each of them is a must-see for tourists, check out this video: *** TOP 10 FREE THINGS TO DO in ROME, Italy: Whether you’re a first-time visitor or you’ve been…
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Sagra della Castagna di Manziana [Chestnut Festival of Manziana]
After two years of hiatus (thanks Covid🙄), the long-awaited Chestnut Festival returns to Manziana. The Sagra della Castagna di Manziana [Chestnut Festival of Manziana], is among the Italian festivals, and we have a lot of them here in Italy! It’s a two-day celebration, dedicated to the autumn fruit and more. The event takes place in the centre of the town and was born from the collaboration of traders, associations and over 200 volunteers from Manziana who, year after year, give their contribution to the realization of the festival. The event aims to help revive the economy of the town in the province of Rome, involves children, and gives space to…
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CELLENO “The Ghost Village” | CELLENO “Il Borgo Fantasma”
A few kilometres from Civita di Bagnoregio, also known as the DYING CITY , there is a beautiful village, that few people know. CELLENO “The Ghost Village” Celleno, a village perched on a tuff spur in the province of Viterbo, not even far from Orvieto, has much in common with the more famous Lazio village, both united by a sad destiny and common events. Celleno was first hit by epidemics, then by landslides, terrible events that occurred in unspecified years, and finally destroyed by an earthquake in 1931. The fact is that from the end of 1800 it was abandoned. Today it is considered a GHOST TOWN! The new village…
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Graffignano Snail festival – Sagra della Lumaca
Italy is an incredible country full of history, culture, delicacies and so much more. I’ll be taking you to Graffignano, an Italian town of 2,127 (give or take) inhabitants in the province of Viterbo, in the Lazio region of Italy, to it’s Graffignano Snail festival – Sagra della Lumaca! Finally, after two years of absence due to Covid19, the 25th edition of the Snail Festival returns to Graffignano. The event was held from 11th to 15th August 2022. The tasting of delicious snails cooked according to the oldest typical recipes of Alta Tuscia, will be accompanied by excellent wines from the area and beyond. In addition, the rich menu includes…
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TOP 10 FREE THINGS TO DO in ROME
Rome is an incredible city full of history, culture, delicacies and so much more … so here are my Top 10 FREE THINGS TO DO IN ROME, ITALY including tips on how to visit PAID-FOR places for FREE! ❤There’s no place like ROME.❤
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Trastevere, Rome
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Villa d’Este Tivoli | A DAY TOUR FROM ROME 2022
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PIAZZA NAVONA ROME
Rome is by far one of the most beautiful cities in the world full of lots of history and beauty. I will take you for a walking tour of this beautiful open-air ‘once called the Stadium of Domitian’ (In 86 CE, Emperor Domitian commissioned this square) & it used to host horse racing, Gladiator fights and Naval battles (much like the Colosseum) and now is known to be one of the most beautiful and famous squares ( Piazza’s) in the centre of Rome in Italy having 3 Fountains; 1. The Fountain of Four Rivers by Gian Lorenzo Bernini is the most famous of them. 2. Fontana del Moro (Fountain of…
