Monthly Archives: July 2012

THE DOMUS AUREA IN ROME: A HOME THAT IS NOT SUITABLE AS A VACATION RENTAL.

There is a place in Rome that has always inspired a distinct fascination – or better yet, has emanated a special aura. The allure of the Domus Aurea is strange because it is really just a bunch of bare walls, … Continue reading

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GAY LIFE IN ROME.

In ancient Rome, as in the Hellenistic culture, homosexuality was considered normal practice for the men. More: the freeborn male citizen were often bisexual, meaning that they could have openly – and often had – sexual relations with both men … Continue reading

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Visiting 3 churches in Trastevere.

THE CHURCH OF SANTA CECILIA IN TRASTEVERE – ROME The magnificent basilica of Santa Cecilia is located on the homonymous square of the Trastevere district and lies on the ancient home of the Roman martyr Cecilia and her husband Valeriano. … Continue reading

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