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Lake Nemi (Lago di Nemi): A Traveler’s Guide
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Lake Nemi (Lago di Nemi): A Traveler’s Guide

Lake Nemi, which is located in the Alban Hills southeast of Rome, is a small volcanic lake with deep roots in Roman mythology and history. It’s known for its serene…
Lake Nemi Ships: Museum Highlights (Sunken Roman Ships)
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Lake Nemi Ships: Museum Highlights (Sunken Roman Ships)

In the late 1920s, two Roman ships were discovered at the bottom of Lake Nemi, a small volcanic lake near Rome. These ships, believed to have been built during the…
Baths of Caracalla: Rome, Photos (Terme di Caracalla)
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Baths of Caracalla: Rome, Photos (Terme di Caracalla)

The Baths of Caracalla, or Thermae Antoninianae in Latin, represent an interesting piece of Roman architecture, built between AD 211 and 216 during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus and…
Arch of Constantine: Rome, Italy, Photos & Guide
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Arch of Constantine: Rome, Italy, Photos & Guide

The Arch of Constantine is an important piece of Roman architecture, as it's among the most well-preserved monuments in ancient Rome. It’s located right next to the Colosseum along the…
Hadrian's Villa (Villa Adriana): Tivoli, Italy
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Hadrian’s Villa (Villa Adriana): Tivoli, Italy

Hadrian's Villa, also known as Villa Adriana in Italian, is an extraordinary archaeological site located in Tivoli, a town in the Lazio region of Italy, approximately 30 kilometers (19 miles)…
Roman Architecture 101: The Ultimate VISUAL Guide (2024)
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Roman Architecture 101: The Ultimate VISUAL Guide (2024)

Roman architecture is just something different, isn’t it? Whether we’re looking at the Pantheon, the Colosseum, or Forum Romanum, it’s hard to avoid feeling a little inspired by what the…
Hades, God of the Underworld in Greek Mythology (Pluto)
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Hades, God of the Underworld in Greek Mythology (Pluto)

Among Greek gods, the Hades god is mainly known for being the ruler of the Underworld and the dead. In Roman mythology, his counterpart is Pluto.  Unlike the other gods…
Dionysus God of Wine, Pleasure and Festivities (Bacchus)
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Dionysus God of Wine, Pleasure and Festivities (Bacchus)

Among Greek gods, the Dionysus god was dedicated to wine, pleasure, festivities, and vegetation. In Roman mythology, he was known as Bacchus. The portrayal of Dionysus varied, as he was…
Zeus God of the Sky & Thunder, King of the Gods (Jupiter)
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Zeus God of the Sky & Thunder, King of the Gods (Jupiter)

Among Greek gods, the Zeus god was the king of them all, presiding on his throne at the top of Mount Olympus. His counterpart in Roman mythology was the Jupiter…
Nemesis, Goddess of Retribution in Roman Mythology
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Nemesis, Goddess of Retribution in Roman Mythology

Among Roman gods, the Nemesis goddess had power over retribution in the form of divine justice, balance, and vengeance. She is primarily known in Greek mythology, but was also integrated…

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