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Man, 22, killed in ‘tragic’ accident at the Colosseum in Rome

The ancient Roman amphitheatre will remain closed to the public on Wednesday

The Independent UK · Sep 23

Danish team maps 186,000 miles of Roman roads; Rome wasn't best-connected

Researchers have created the most detailed digital model yet of the Roman road network, mapping 299,171.31 kilometres, or roughly 186,000 miles, of roads across the empire's full territorial extent. Published in Nature Communications, the study ‘ Network science reveals the structure and lasting impact of the Roman road system ’…

The Times of India · Sep 22

30 Vintage Photos That Prove Cats Have Always Stolen The Show, As Shared By This Page

Long before cats became some of the internet’s favorite stars, they were already stealing the spotlight in photographs. Flip through old family albums and historical archives, and it quickly becomes clear that our fascination with these animals is anything but new.

Bored Panda · Sep 22

World’s smallest country plans a $117 million solar plant nearly 10 times Vatican City

The Vatican plans a substantial €100 million agrivoltaic energy project outside Rome. This facility will supply electricity needs and advance carbon neutrality goals. The project is being developed on a large Vatican-owned estate near Santa Maria di Galeria. Construction is expected to take between 18 and 24 months to complete.…

The Times of India · Sep 17

NASA discovers Moon crater bigger than Rome’s Colosseum — rare impact went unnoticed for 2 years, occurs once every 132 years

Scientists have discovered a massive crater on the Moon that formed after an asteroid or comet fragment struck the lunar surface in 2024. Measuring about 728 feet across, it is the largest known recent lunar impact crater and is three times larger than the previous record-holder, bigger than Rome's Colosseum.…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

Space economy report: Who's winning the race in Europe?

In the past 15 years, Rome has doubled its civilian space budget. Where is it putting the money?

Euronews · Sep 17

Athens, Glasgow and Rome: Here’s where to find the coolest neighbourhoods in Europe

The hottest area in Athens – Neos Kosmos – claimed first in Europe and third place in the overall ranking.

Euronews · Sep 17

Bijapur Beyond the Whispering Gallery: Monuments, Itinerary and What the Gol Gumbaz City Really Holds

Why Bijapur Keeps Getting UndersoldGol Gumbaz has one of the largest domes in the world, 44 metres in diameter, second only to St Peter's Basilica in Rome, and that fact alone pulls every bus tour in and out of Bijapur within a morning. The Whispering Gallery on its interior balcony…

Times Life · Sep 17

Exein becomes unicorn: Italian Physical AI security start-up valued at $1.7bn

Rome-based startup Exein raises $270 million, reaching a $1.7 billion valuation. The company secures Physical AI, protecting over 1.5 billion connected devices across multiple industries.

Euronews · Sep 16

Kenya has a doping crisis – so why has it been awarded the World Athletics Championships?

COMMENT: Nairobi beat London and Rome for the right to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships in a historic first for Africa, writes Lawrence Ostlere. But Kenya is a problematic host

The Independent UK · Sep 16