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Les prodiges défavorables dans la Rome antique

Dans la Rome antique, les prodiges étaient perçus comme les signes de la colère divine. Entre tradition et innovation, pontifes et décemvirs rivalisent et coopèrent pour restaurer la paix avec les dieux, révélant les enjeux religieux et politiques au cœur de la République. L’ouvrage de Caroline Février, Le Pontife et le Décemvir : la procuration romaine des prodiges (Les Belles Lettres), offre au…

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You can now fly from North England to Italy’s ‘most underrated’ city for just £71

Palermo is known for its rich history and ‘unmatched’ street food (Picture: Getty Images)

The ‘vibrant heart of Sicily’, Palermo’s charm and rich culture attracts visitors from around the world.

With street food that rivals Bologna and buzzy night life that puts Rome to shame, the Sicilian capital has much to offer.

Yet it’s never been an obvious choice for British holidaymakers. However, that…

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Italy’s ‘hidden island gem’ with £25 flights, 28°C temperatures and fascinating history

Alghero is a great base for exploring one of Italy’s most beautiful islands (Picture: Getty Images)

When you think of Italy, your mind likely wanders to Rome, Venice, or Florence.

While all are beautiful, many are struggling with overtourism.

To combat soaring visitor numbers, Rome has introduced a €2 entry fee for the Trevi Fountain. Venice has doubled its tourist tax, while Florence has…

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Fragments of Achilles Mural, Exquisite Bronze Statues Point to Wealthy Roman Society in Far Northern France

Fragments of a life-sized mural depicting a larger-than-life figure of the Iliad has been found in the remains of a Roman villa near Reims, France. The discovery included several exquisite bronze statuettes and the remains of a colonnaded facade, indicating that high artistic expression among local Roman well-to-do even was typical, and available, even when […]

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Il catalogo della mostra “Piramide sistina rupestre”

è in rete dopo circa tre anni, liberamente leggibile e scaricabile, in formato pdf, agli indirizzi https://slowforward.wordpress.com/2026/05/23/piramide-sistina-rupestre-studio-campo-boario-2023-pdf-2026/ e https://archive.org/details/piramide-sistina-rupestre-catalogo-studio-campo-boario-2026

EasyJet flight to London diverts mid-air after passenger left phone charging in luggage

Spain, Palma, May 02, 2024 – Low angle view of starting Easyjet Airbus (Credits: Getty Images)

A London-bound EasyJet was forced to divert to Rome after a passenger left their charging bank inside their suitcase.

EasyJet flight EZY2618 from Hurghada in Egypt took off on Tuesday evening but diverted to Italy after the crew were informed that a power bank was charging in a passenger’s…

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« Trop discret » mais « serein » face à Trump… Que pensent les fidèles de la première année du pape Léon XIV ?

Dans un style bien différent de son prédécesseur François, le pape Léon XIV vient de boucler la première année de son pontificat, marquée notamment par son clash avec le président américain Donald Trump au sujet de la guerre en Iran

Kevin McKidd Plays Coy On Arthur Weasley Rumors Decades After Turning Down Villain Role in Harry Potter Movies

As more casting rumors swirl about the upcoming HBO Harry Potter reboot, Scottish actor Kevin McKidd (Grey's Anatomy) is considering snagging the role of Ron Weasley's quirky father, Arthur Weasley. "I saw something about this. And listen, I would never say never. I'm a massive Harry Potter fan," McKidd told Entertainment Weekly in an exclusive interview about […]

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Linus Rome's First Bishop, Clement’s Letter, Scriptures & Miracles

The following extracts are taken from Eusebius’ Church History. All emphasis is mine. 

Book III

Chapter 2. The First Successor to St. Peter in Rome. 

  1. After the martyrdom of Paul and of Peter, Linus was the first to obtain the episcopate of the church at Rome. Paul mentions him, when writing to Timothy from Rome, in the salutation at the end of the epistle.

Chapter 3. The Epistles of the…

After 32 years, I finally went to Florence — I was saddened by what I saw

Florence is a small and fragile city (Picture: Alice Murphy)

When my mother and I set out on a rail journey across central Italy, the place we were most excited to visit was Florence.

The cradle of the Renaissance, Tuscany’s capital is one of Europe’s greatest art cities, home to world-famous masterpieces.

There are frescoes by Giotto, canvases by Botticelli, and sculptures by Michelangelo —…

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