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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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BREAD AND CIRCUSES.
“Rome has been restored to herself” wrote the Spanish poet Martial when the “far-seen amphitheater” was nearing completion. “What was formerly a tyrant’s delight is now the delight of people”. The tyrant’s colossal column, the figure on the summit replaced … Continue reading
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