Carnevale Romano: The Story of Rome’s Carnival

What are the origins of Carnival? Discover the old celebrations of the Carnevale Romano, and how to celebrate Carnival 2026 in Rome.

Osteria Oliva: where sharing is caring

Osteria Oliva reopened in Monti, Rome: creative dining with locally sourced ingredients and a passion for sharing Roman home-cooked meals.

Goethe’s Rome

Goethe's fascination with Rome and his sudden Italian escape inspired his literary work; he gained a lust for life being in the Eternal City.

The Seven Hills of Rome

Wander the seven hills of Rome: Palatine, Aventine, Caelian, Capitoline, Esquiline, Quirinal, and Viminal.

John Keats’ Rome

The English poet John Keats lived and died in Rome. Let's look at the places he liked to go, 200 years after his death.