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It’s become a real wishing hell. A New Zealand tourist’s dive into Rome’s historic Trevi Fountain has prompted calls for harsher penalties and tighter security to protect the iconic landmark. The footage starts off innocuously enough with two girls snapping selfies in front of the 18th-century pool. Then, all of a sudden, a 30-year-old man … Read more
New York City will have to take this defeat in stride. For a city that never sleeps, the bustling Big Apple has landed a shockingly low position in the “Best 100 Walking Cities” of 2026 ranking, failing to even make the top 20 cut, according to a new report. However, while some big steppers across the … Read more
When in Rome, do as the Romans do. A social media trend revealed a few years ago that men think about the Roman Empire, the most impressive one in human history, more often than they probably ever wanted to admit, because of things like the empire’s vastness, as well as architectural and infrastructure advancements. Well, now, … Read more
Dog owners often face a dilemma before traveling: leave your beloved pet with a sitter or at a kennel? Both require quite some planning and logistics, which can be stressful and time-consuming for fur parents. Rome’s Fiumicino International Airport has sought to streamline the process by opening one of the first on-site hotels at a … Read more
Italian archaeologists recently discovered an ancient Roman bathhouse submerged underwater – and it may have belonged to Rome’s greatest orator. The Campi Flegrei Archaeological Park, located in Naples, announced the discovery on Aug. 6. Though the site of the bathhouse was first identified in 2023, it was only recently documented. In a translated Facebook post, officials said … Read more
Is Harry Styles “Falling” for Zoë Kravitz? The stars sparked dating rumors when they were recently spotted on a romantic stroll in Rome. In a fan video shared to X on Sunday, Styles, 31, and Kravitz, 36, walked arm-in-arm through the streets of Italy’s capital city. Zoe Kravitz and Harry Styles in Rome, Italy. beatrizalyrio/Tiktok … Read more
Archaeologists recently unearthed an ancient Roman bathhouse in Turkey – a relic as luxurious as it is old. The discovery was covered by Turkey’s Anadolu Agency (AA). A landowner in the area was planting sour cherry saplings in 2023 when he stumbled across a Roman-era floor mosaic. Thanks to underground imaging radar, archaeologists found the bathhouse about … Read more
Call him Pope Pieus. Pope Leo XIV recently received a special delivery at the Vatican which came all the way from Chicago. The Illinois-born pontiff, 69, was treated to a personal-size pepperoni pizza from Aurelio’s Pizza, a chain he’s reportedly loved since he was a boy. Pope Leo XIV was gifted a personal-size pepperoni pizza … Read more
A top travel destination has uncovered an ancient secret. A little-known network of subterranean passageways hidden beneath Rome’s Capitoline Hill — holding clues to a long-ago chapter of the Eternal City’s past — will reportedly soon open to visitors. “No one has seen these caves and tunnels for more than a century,” archaeologist Ersilia D’Ambrosio said. … Read more
Ancient Romans had a big appetite for a certain kind of fish sauce – and a new study is revealing exactly what went into it. Researcher Gonçalo Themudo published his findings in the journal Antiquity on July 2. The research centered around garum, a fermented fish sauce that Ancient Romans enjoyed as a popular condiment. Themudo, a … Read more
There are many sides to this story. Scientists remain baffled over a mysterious 12-sided bronze object dating back to the Roman Empire — theorizing it could be anything from a candle holder to a “cosmic symbol.” The first Roman dodecahedron was discovered in 1739 in the English Midlands. Since then,120 of the geometric enigmas have … Read more
Zaha Hadid’s last hotel project is one for the ages. Romeo Roma, a spectacular new five-star property in Rome’s historic center, is built inside a 16th-century landmarked palazzo. The innovative interiors span eras: Original Renaissance frescoes in five “noble-level” suites are juxtaposed with the late British-Iraqi architect’s futuristic forms while an ancient marble bust of … Read more
Researchers in London recently announced that a giant “archaeological puzzle” has been solved, revealing artwork that’s been hidden for 1,800 years. The Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA) announced in a June 17 press release that one of its experts successfully reconstructed a collection of Roman wall plaster. The collection of painted ancient plaster is the … Read more
Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley have taken their love to Italy. The stars made their red carpet debut as a couple in Rome on Saturday, attending a dinner for the opening of the Orizzonti/Rosso exhibition. Cyrus, 63, and Hurley, 59, were arm-in-arm as they posed for photos at Palazzo Barberini. Billy Ray Cyrus and … Read more
Blessed are the jet-setters. A charter company is inviting travelers to fly in divine style on a direct route from Pope Leo XIV’s native Chicago to Italy’s iconic capital in celebration of his becoming the first American pontiff. Velocity Jets unveiled a quirky new ad obtained by The Post that entices curious tourists to “Fly … Read more
Timothée Chalamet savored every moment of the Knicks’ thrilling Game 2 win over the Celtics from across the globe. Taking to his Instagram Stories, the Academy Award nominee and Knicks superfan celebrated the team’s 91-90 road victory in Boston on Wednesday from Rome, where he and girlfriend Kylie Jenner made their red carpet debut earlier … Read more
The jungle is set to undergo massive changes. Rich Eisen will replace Jim Rome in the noon to 3pm ET time slot on radio on the Infinity Sports Network in early 2025, The Post has learned. Rome’s Daily Jungle show will be moving to 3pm to 6pm ET and be independently syndicated by Westwood One. … Read more
Pope Francis will commence a centuries-long Catholic tradition on Christmas Eve and introduce a first-time, historical addition to the holy ritual. Starting on Dec. 24, the pontiff will open a series of five Holy Doors throughout the Vatican, including St. Peter’s Basilica, plus Rome’s three other basilicas to commence next year’s Catholic Church jubilee — … Read more
Vacationers and short-term rentals using lockboxes in Italy will have to find a new way to check in after a new nationwide ban. This new security push now requires hosts to identify guests in person instead of remote verification as a result of the rampant tourism in the country. “At Airbnb we take security very … Read more