Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a 2,000-year-old temple submerged off the Italian coast near Naples, likely built by immigrants from Nabataea, an ancient Arabian kingdom. Nabataea is known for Petra’s iconic rock-carved structures, including the Treasury, famously featured in “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.” The Nabataean kingdom once controlled a trade network stretching from … Read more
All villains have their downfalls. “Survivor 47” star Rome Cooney’s aggressive gameplay came back to bite him when the 12 remaining players kicked him off the island on Wednesday’s episode. The 31-year-old esports commentator exclusively spoke to The Post about his final days on the show, including un-aired drama with Kyle Ostwald. Cooney claimed that … Read more
Fork and spoons at the ready. and gluten gluttons on your marks; it’s National Pasta Day. On October 17th, in the last gasp of Libra season, we celebrate the glory of pasta. While pasta is most commonly associated with Italian food, noodles are a bit of a cultural universal, found on ancient plates the world … Read more
The blindsides keep coming on “Survivor 47.” During Wednesday’s episode, Kishan Patel got the shock of his life when Genevieve Mushaluk called on Rome Cooney and Sol Yi to vote off the 28-year-old ER doctor, who thought he was in the power position in his tribe. In an exclusive interview with The Post, Patel revealed … Read more
Not everyone gets along on “Survivor.” That was certainly the case for Aysha Welch and Rome Cooney, who clashed during Welch’s seven days on Season 47. The 32-year-old IT consultant was voted out during Episode 3 after trying to mount a strike against Cooney, 30, and his ally Genevieve Mushaluk. In an exclusive interview with … Read more
Take it on the road, folks. With so many places to go and a finite number of days to live, we can seek the stars to point the way to the best destinations. Just as astrology can indicate our sexual proclivities, ice cream allegiances and taste in power ballads, so too can it shine a … Read more
A visit to Rome could soon cost a’more. Tourism bosses in the Eternal City are desperate to curb overcrowding at the iconic Trevi Fountain — to the point where they’re floating the idea of an admission fee and reservation system for visits to the beloved Baroque-era site. The idea of staggered entry and a modest … Read more
The Trevi Fountain is one of the most popular and Instagrammable tourist spots in the world. Mostly during summer you will find hordes of tourists surrounding the 18th-century masterpiece for their very own La Dolce Vita moment (just don’t go into the water or you will get fined). Legend has it that if you adhere to a … Read more
It was like something out of a “Home Alone” sequel. An Iceland mother was apoplectic after her teen son was stranded abroad by Wizz Air after the budget airline allegedly overbooked his flight. “I am so lost for words,” the fretful parent, named Arna, 39, wrote in a a Reddit post blowing up online. Her … Read more
Happy wife, happy life, right? Tech mogul Mark Zuckerberg has gone above and beyond to express his administration for his wife, Priscilla Chan, gifting her an enormous sculpture depicting her likeness in a nod to Roman tradition. “Bringing back the Roman tradition of making sculptures of your wife,” Zuckerberg, 40, captioned a post on Instagram Tuesday … Read more
A British tourist has been caught carving his daughters’ initials into an Ancient Roman house in Pompeii. The 37-year-old Englishman, who has not been named, allegedly used a sharp object to make five indentations in the House of the Vestals. It is described as one of the most sophisticated and impressive houses in Pompeii at … Read more
French actor Gérard Depardieu allegedly attacked the so-called “king of paparazzi” outside of a popular cafe in Rome, Italy just weeks after he was hit with sexual assault allegations, according to reports. Depardieu, 75, dined at an outside table at Harry’s Bar with two women Tuesday afternoon when the infamous Rino Barillari, 79, allegedly snapped … Read more
E tu, Ronald? At what once was the heart of the Roman Empire sits an American conquest: Italy’s first-ever McDonald’s. However, the Rome location, just steps from the Spanish Steps at Piazza di Spagna, is strikingly different from any stateside Golden Arches outpost. Guests are first greeted with a grand array of traditional sculptures, marble … Read more
All the cool people will be going there this summer. Scandinavia and other chillier parts of Europe are experiencing a dramatic increase in June to August travel — and it’s all driven by a desire to escape sizzling temperatures that have become the norm in popular destinations like Paris and Rome, experts say. During the warm … Read more
It’s 2024, which means February 29 made the calendar cut this go-round, making it a Leap Year. A rare, storied and wondrous addition to Pisces season, read on to learn more about the history, astrology, numerology, and superstitions that surround Leap Day. Why is there a Leap Day every 4 years? It gets math-y, folks. … Read more
The pasta is to die for. Last week, “Bright Lights Big City” author Jay McInerney almost ignored a hospital’s call to go to the ER immediately, after a CAT scan looked worrisome. McInerney, who had undergone brain surgery two weeks prior, wondered if he couldn’t grab dinner first — he had an impossible-to-score reservation at … Read more
That’s not amore. A hapless Italian suitor wound up famous for the wrong reasons after footage of the mortifying moment his girlfriend allegedly turned down an elaborate marriage proposal wound up on TikTok. More than 13 million people have already tuned in to a video uploaded to TikTok on Christmas Eve, showing the pitable paramour … Read more
Bling, bling. The travel industry might still be regaining its balance post-pandemic, but 2023 ushered in a wealth of new luxury hotels and resorts anyway, each one offering pampering beyond belief — along with eye-watering nightly rates that ensure few to none of us will ever have the privilege of passing through their front doors. … Read more
A new section of an important historic burial site beneath Vatican City is open to the public for the first time. The Necropolis of Via Triumphalis offers visitors a look at how the ancient Romans buried their dead. Starting earlier this month, the Vatican’s museums network began offering guided tours, leaving from the Santa Rosa … Read more
Out of all the coolest corners of the Earth, the Concrete Jungle shines as its hottest hot spot — and one Manhattan neighborhood’s got the most sizzle. Standing head and shoulders above all other major cities, NYC has been ranked the “most interesting place in the world,” per a recent survey of top-searched locations conducted … Read more