By Lacey Pfalz From TravelPulse Four temples in the heart of Rome, including the site where Roman emperor Julius Caesar was assassinated, are open to tourist visits for the first time. According to the Associated Press, the temples, which are called the “Sacred Area,” are located in Largo Argentina (Argentine Square) and date as far…
The US Follows in the Footsteps of Ancient Rome
Commentary The idiom “there is nothing new under the sun” comes from Ecclesiastes 1:9. That has proven to be true for individuals, groups, and also nations over the centuries. Technology might change, but not the underlying human nature and the impact of the Seven Deadly Sins on each generation. Consider the factors that contributed to…
Ruins at the Roman Port of Ostia Antica Rival Pompeii’s
Sitting on the top row of the ancient arena, I scan the ruins of Ostia, letting my imagination take me back 2,000 years to the days when this was ancient Rome’s seaport, a thriving commercial center of 60,000 people. I marvel also at how few visitors make the 20-mile trip from downtown Rome to what…
A Walk Through Time in Ancient Rome
By Lesley Sauls Frederikson The quintessential symbol of Rome is the Colosseum. Think of Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck zooming past its lofty arches in “Roman Holiday” and souvenirs with the structure emblazoned on their sides. When my husband and I were planning our five-day trip to Rome, we put this at the top of…
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