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Quote of the Day by Julius Caesar: “In the end, it is impossible not to… – Inspiring lessons on identity, perception, personal growth and why surrounding yourself with positivity matters by the General and former Roman Dictator known for his deep insights on leadership and human nature

Quote of the Day by Julius Caesar: Julius Caesar’s quote, “In the end, it is impossible not to become what others believe you are,” explores the powerful influence that other people's perceptions and expectations can have on an individual's identity and behavior. The quote suggests that the opinions, labels, and…

The Economic Times · Jul 7

Love, power and betrayal: Tosca rehearsals begin at Austria's St Margarethen quarry

Rehearsals for Tosca at Austria's St Margarethen Quarry are underway, opening an evocative journey into Puccini's Rome, where light and shadow meet faith and revolution.

Euronews · Jul 7

80 vials of fentanyl stolen from Rome hospital, enough for 20,000 doses

80 vials have disappeared from the capital's Jewish hospital pharmacy, with no sign of a break‑in. The synthetic opioid, 100 times stronger than morphine and a national emergency in North America, sparks an emergency meeting at Palazzo Chigi.

Euronews · Jul 4

Tourists soldier on in Rome despite heatwave

Europe's scorching heatwave is forcing tourists to reconsider their travel plans, with many finding Rome's 36C temperatures unbearable, even with misting machines. Visitors from India and the US, accustomed to air-conditioned environments, are struggling, with some considering visiting during cooler shoulder seasons. The extreme heat is impacting everyone, from families…

The Economic Times · Jul 1

‘I thought of her as a volcano’: the triumphant art and very troubling death of Ana Mendieta

Her shocking performances and stunning images made Mendieta the talk of the art world in the 1970s and 80s. Then she fell from a New York apartment block in 1985 – and her husband was charged with murder. As a major exhibition comes to London, her friends discuss her genius…

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1

Former BBC director-general issues stark warning on UK media: ‘Rome is burning’

His comments came as the House of Lords discussed the Media Green Paper, which set out the government’s new strategic direction

The Independent UK · Jun 29

‘A man does not die alone’: Chilling messages left by Bangladeshi man before killing family of 3 in Italy

A haunting social media message has surfaced in connection with a horrific triple homicide in Rome, where a father, mother, and their young daughter were discovered lifeless. The primary suspect, 43-year-old Shahadat Hossain from Bangladesh, is the focus of an extensive manhunt by the police. His ominous post, stating, 'A…

The Times of India · Jun 28

Italian National Championships: Jonathan Milan sprints to first road race title after Lidl-Trek keep rivals under firm control

Isolated Milan beat Tommaso Dati and Alessandro Romele to the line

Cycling News · Jun 27

‘Vespa is a way of life’: Thousands ride through Rome as Italy’s iconic scooter turns 80

Thousands of Vespa enthusiasts rode through Rome on Saturday as Italy celebrated the 80th anniversary of its iconic scooter. Created in the aftermath of World War II, the Vespa has evolved from an affordable means of transport into a global symbol of Italian design, lifestyle and cinematic glamour.

France 24 · Jun 27

'The Romans were probably never going to go away': In new 'Almost History' podcast, listen to how history might have played out if Carthage had defeated the Roman Republic

A new podcast from All About History magazine dives into an alternate reality of what may have happened during the famous battles between Carthage and Rome.

LiveScience · Jun 27