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How did the ancient Romans count the years?

In the Western world, years are counted from the birth of Christ. And before that? How were time and days measured in ancient Rome? Find out in these lines.

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How did the ancient Romans count the years? - Italy Rome Tour How did the ancient Romans count the years? In the Western world, years are counted from the birth of Christ. And before that? How were time and days measured

Some say it's difficult to find something to do in when it rains. But it's actually a great opportunity to practice the dolce far niente "the pleasantly doing nothing". Find a cute coffee shop, order a good espresso or whatever suits your fancy, and just enjoy watching people pass by. And remember, you're in Rome: the sun's never gone for long here. Buona giornata!

Bees appear in the Triton Fountain. What do they represent?

The wonderful Triton fountain is another of the many Roman masterpieces by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. It was built between the end of 1642 and the first half of 1643. As in the Fountain of the Bees, several curious stylized insects also appear here. Find out why.

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Rome has a secret name, which very few know

Rome has also had another secret name since ancient times and it has always been a sacrilege to pronounce it.
What was this name and what happened to Ovid who tried to reveal it?

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