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☆ The genius Roman creations that still amaze us today
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-23 | by ( Guy Kesteven | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

That’s because Roman passions for outrageous, oversized architecture went hand in hand with detailed record-keeping and relentless imperial PR. We should warn you that the lines to get in now are likely even longer than the Roman ones though. While it was forgotten for over 1,000 years, this UNESCO World Heritage site now gets over 2,500,000 visitors a year. Mahmud Turkia/AFP/Getty ImagesWhat: Spectacularly preserved Roman portWhere: Libyan coastWhoa: Seeing is still not believingThe undoubted winner of the “most incredible Roman site you’ve never heard of” award is Lepcis Magna. That’s made this dramatic structure a designated UNESCO World Heritage site and well worth a visit on any Roman road trip across Europe.

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☆ A discovery of more than 30,000 ancient Roman coins may point the way to a hidden shipwreck
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-07 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

It turned out to be 30,000 to 50,000 ancient Roman bronze coins dating back to the 4th century. Italy's ministry of culture said it could point to a hidden shipwreck in the area. AdvertisementAdvertisementA diver made a rare discovery while exploring a seabed off the coast of Sardinia, Italy: 30,000 to 50,000 ancient Roman coins that may be evidence of a nearby hidden shipwreck more than a thousand years old. Italian Ministry of CultureThe coins are called follis, which Roman emperor Diocletian introduced in AD 294, according to The Guardian. Italian Ministry of CultureThe location of the coins might indicate that there's an ancient shipwreck hidden somewhere nearby, the Italian ministry of culture said, according to the AP.

Persons: —, Italy's, Diocletian, Luigi La Rocca, La Rocca Organizations: Service, Guardian, Italian Ministry of, CNN Locations: Italy, Sardinia, Sardinian

☆ Secret spots on Croatia’s famous Dalmatian coast
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-03 | by ( Mary Novakovich | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

CNN —To many, the southern Dalmatian coast is Croatia. The Adriatic coast is undeniably beautiful, with the forbidding Dinaric Alps as a dramatic backdrop to the heavily indented coastline and dozens of islands scattered about. Until 2022, reaching it from the north meant crossing into Bosnia, whose 12.4 miles of coastline sits below the Neretva delta, before giving way once more to Croatia’s southern Dalmatian coast. Elaphiti islandsWander along Dubrovnik’s old port and in seconds you’ll be offered a day trip to the Elaphiti islands, north of the city. Cavtat, about 15 miles south of Dubrovnik, has been steadily growing in popularity as an alternative to the city.

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It’s easy to fall for Split, Croatia’s largest seaside city, which sprouted from a palace built for the Roman emperor Diocletian 17 centuries ago. Still, travelers to Split soon discover that the unofficial capital of Dalmatia, as the country’s southern coast is known, is no museum piece trapped under glass. Equal parts chic Adriatic beach town, active archeological site and proud, gritty port city, Split is fueled by long seafood lunches, ancient traditions and wine-filled evenings. “We’re great hosts,” said Ivica Puljak, the physicist-turned-mayor of Split, in an interview. “But our priority is that Split remains a living center for our citizens.”

Persons: Diocletian, “, ”, Ivica Puljak Locations: Split, Dalmatia

☆ No Place Like Rome: Unlock the City’s Old-World Romance at These Historic Hotels
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-23 | by ( Tony Perrottet | Photographs Francesco Lastrucci For The Wall Street Journal | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +1 min

Among the most illuminating ways travelers can explore the Eternal City’s kaleidoscopic history is through its illustrious hotels. Each palatial structure is part of the modern city’s fabric but also embodies a specific moment in time. And thanks to the welcoming Roman manner, even non-guests can stop in for a coffee or aperitif while taking in the old-world ambience. A brief sojourn to these grand getaways provides a peek into Rome’s history and allows visitors to sample cultural riches along the way. Mosaics from the exedra, or changing hall, have been preserved, and history buffs can hire the hotel’s archaeologist-guide for insights.

☆ Italy welcomes home looted ancient artworks from the U.S.
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/6] Some of the antiquities worth an estimated $19 million are seen after being returned to Italy by New York City, in Rome, Italy, January 23 2023. REUTERS/Remo CasilliROME, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Italy on Monday celebrated the return of 60 looted archaeological artefacts worth more than $20 million, many of which had been on display at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art before their illicit origin was discovered. The items, which U.S. authorities handed over to Italian counterparts in September, include "The Marble Head of Athena," worth an estimated $3 million, and a fresco stolen from Herculaneum, an ancient Roman city near Pompeii. Italy has long had a problem with the looting and smuggling of its artistic and archaeological heritage, but the Carabinieri insist they are becoming more effective in tracking down and recovering stolen art. Reporting by Cristiano Corvino, writing by Alvise Armellini, editing by Keith WeirOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ This 35-year-old left the U.S. for Croatia: 'I live on $47 a day — here’s a look at how I spend my time'
▼ + stars: | 2021-08-21 | by ( Steve Tsentserensky | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

The average rent for a one-bedroom in Jersey City, for example, is $2,779 (not including utilities), according to rental listing website RentCafe. I'm renting directly from the owner for $540 (including utilities) per month. Marmontova Ulica, a busy street in Split filled with several shops and restaurants. Photo: Steve TsentserenskyI spend an average of $47 a day. Photo: Steve TsentserenskyThe pace of life in Croatia is dramatically different — and much more my speed — than in New Jersey.

☆ (foto) Cum arătau în realitate împărații Imperiului Roman. Chipurile acestora au fost reconstruite după modelul propriilor busturi
▼ + stars: | 2020-08-15 | by ( Onixmedia Srl | ) diez.md time to read: +18 min

Flavius Iulius ConstansFlavius Iulius Constans a fost împărat roman care a domnit din 337 până în 350. DiadumenianMarcus Opellius Antoninus Diadumenianus sau Diadumenian a fost fiul împăratului roman Macrinus și a fost pentru scurt timp Cezar și Augustus. El a fost fiul lui Gordian I. Gordian II a fost fiul lui Gordian I și al Fabiei Orestilla. Iulian ApostatulFlavius Claudius Iulianus a fost un împărat roman care a domnit între 361 și 363, el fiind ultimul împărat roman păgân. Valentinian al II-leaValentinian al II-lea a fost împărat roman din anul 375 până în anul 392, când a fost asasinat.

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