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Gladiators were celebrities of the Roman working classes. Audacious and highly trained warriors, they were beloved and watched by the masses for more than 650 years. Discover more about Ancient Rome's most infamous and popular form of popular entertainment.

With more than 200 to choose from, which ones are the very best Greek islands?

This Italy movies list is just what you’ll need to get inspired and make plans, or keep your Italy dreams alive and well. They make Italy look and feel irresistible, and have us dreaming and planning our next trip. If you love Italy too, or have always dreamt of visiting but have yet to go, plan your first visit.

A close examination of the texts and monuments of Rome show that there were women who wielded considerable power, though often veiled modestly behind the role of wife and mother. Here we pull back the curtain to reveal ten women who shaped the Roman world.

Some of these spots are lesser known gems along the Vatican Museums tour; some are unmissable spots to search for in the Basilica and a few are the most restricted areas of the Vatican. So, unless you plan on becoming a cardinal, good luck with seeing everything!

The pope has been protected by the Swiss Guard for over 500 years. Here are several fascinating facts about the Swiss Guard and their primary functions.

Ancient Rome had a very rich history which saw the rise and fall of many famous people who are still talked about to this day. From the craziest of the emperors and the bravest of the gladiators to the biggest names in ancient philosophy, ancient Rome did give us its fair share of noteworthy personalities.

The Colosseum in Rome is one of Europe’s most iconic landmarks. It allows visitors to step back time and live out their gladiator fantasies, as well as providing an insight into the history of the ancient Romans. Not only that, but it’s a fascinating place to experience and tick off the bucket list.

Italy’s vibrant local life, charming pastel cityscapes, and bucolic countryside make for stunning backdrops on the silver screen. Discover the dramatic cliff-top villages and exquisite Baroque architecture of Italy through film.

Few archeological sites offer a more immersive travel experience than the excavated ruins of Pompeii southeast of Naples, Italy. In 79 A.D., the volcano Vesuvius erupted, covering the Roman City with 12 meters (40 feet) of fine ash, which preserved the buried city and its asphyxiated residents intact for nearly 1700 years.