Meanwhile, some 200 miles south in Rome, relics of Placidia ... The Palatine palace complex is where Placidia grew up with every classical comfort. Today, the ruins have been stripped of their ...

The ancient Appian Way, Rome’s Queen of Highways south of the ... Thanks to these, standing inside the dark interior of the palace, which was buried in the first century A.D., one can envision ...

Ancient Rome transitioned from a monarchy to a republic in 509 B.C., after its seventh king, Tarquin the Proud, was overthrown in a palace coup triggered by his son, Sextus Tarquinius, who violated a ...

Split, Croatia, is a bustling metropolis, serious port city, major transit hub, and top sightseeing destination, all rolled ...

“The Alhambra palace, overlooking Granada in southern Spain, is one of the finest preserved examples of Moorish architecture, dating back to the thirteenth century. I’m employed by the palace ...

Fishbourne Roman Palace and Museum is one of over 200 attractions around the UK that Blue Peter badge holders can get into for free. To gain free entry, each child must have a Blue Peter badge, a ...

In a palace dating to the 1500s ... The location puts you in one of Rome’s most ancient, charming quarters, and a short walk from Campo de' Fiori, Piazza Navona and Trastevere.