Tag: Italy
Hadrian’s hall: archaeologists finish excavation of Roman arts centre
Arts centre discovered under one of Rome's busiest roundabouts was built in AD123 and could seat 900 people
Restoration of Roman tunnels gives a slave’s eye view of Caracalla baths
Tourists will see 'maniacal Roman perfection and incredible hydraulic technology' in labyrinth under Rome's Caracalla baths
Gladiator general’s tomb falls victim to Italy’s austerity cuts
On its discovery in 2008, it was hailed as one of the most significant Roman finds in decades. Digging down between the railway line and mechanics' workshops where the Tiber winds its way north out of Rome, archeologists found the remains of a 45ft high structure fronted by four columns.
Cat discovers 2,000-year-old Roman catacomb
Rome resident Mirko Curti stumbles upon tomb piled with bones while chasing wayward feline near his apartment
Rome Colosseum to get €25m facelift
Work expected to obscure landmark for up to three years but will open whole new sections to public, say city officials
WikiLoot aims to use crowdsourcing to track down stolen ancient artefacts
Man behind WikiLoot hopes crowdsourcing experiment will help to find some of the world's oldest and most valuable treasures