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A volcanic eruption in A.D. 536 and subsequent climatic disruptions have been cited as pivotal moments in history, as per reports. While often characterised as catastrophic, these events have been reexamined, with findings indicating that the eastern Roman Empire, contrary to earlier claims, experienced growth in population and trade during this period. This conclusion challenges […]
El sueño de que en Torreón se llevara a cabo el proyecto del Drenaje Pluvial simplemente se esfumó, ya que su alcalde, Román Alberto Cepeda, no lo registró tal y como lo pide la Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público para la cartera de inversión en el 2025. Según explicó el diputado Antonio Attolini Murra, […]
Does anyone else have a soft spot for this movie? Something about it just does it for me. Pre weird-era Johnny Depp as a rare books dealer; part Indiana Jones adventure, part National Treasure, but with satanic manuscripts instead of doodads and geegaws. Not really horror, but still spooky and unsettling at times. Impeccable vibes, […]
Courtesy of ArchDaily Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1024036/mchap-reveals-phyllis-lambert-agent-of-excellence-award-honoring-roman-meyer-falcons-transformative-impact The Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize (MCHAP) hosted its inaugural Conference on Critical Practice at S. R. Crown Hall, where two figures were celebrated for their transformative contributions to architecture. Phyllis Lambert, founder of the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) and Illinois Institute […]
It’s the year 89. A group of Roman senators has arrived at a banquet hosted by Emperor Domitian. Instead of a warm, convivial scene of free-flowing wine and comfortable couches, they find a totally black room, from the walls to the dishes. At each of their seats stands a personalized tombstone. Boys, naked and painted […]
This bust was found in the Licinian Tomb in Rome. It is thought to be Crassus, although this is disputed. Source: Sergey Sosnovskiy, available here. Led by Crassus, one of Rome’s wealthiest men and a member of the First Triumvirate, the Roman forces had embarked on a campaign against the Parthians, expecting to expand Rome’s […]
Rome Actually contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase using one of these links, I may receive compensation at no extra cost to you. See my Privacy Policy for more information. It’s no secret to anyone that Rome is a top destination for archaeology buffs. From the Colosseum to the ruins of the ancient aqueducts scattered […]
Dear ITG, I’m back in Paris after my trip to Rome! Every couple of months my kids get two weeks off of school (it’s a French thing), and I work remotely for my skincare brand Furtuna Skin, my husband and I try to take the kids some place new. This time around, my husband and […]