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California man who filmed tourist carving names in Italy's ancient Colosseum 'dumbfounded' by vandalism

June 28, 2023

California man who filmed tourist carving names in Italy's ancient Colosseum 'dumbfounded' by vandalism

The American man who filmed a tourist carving his name into the ancient Colosseum in Rome, Italy, said he was "dumbfounded" that someone would deface the monument.

Ancient Roman wall painting does not depict pizza after all, archeologists say

June 27, 2023

Ancient Roman wall painting does not depict pizza after all, archeologists say

Archeologists say a fresco discovered in the ancient ruins of Pompeii is not, as was previously believed, a pizza as the key ingredients did not arrive in Italy until centuries later.

Tourist defaces Rome's ancient Colosseum, engraving names on wall

June 26, 2023

Tourist defaces Rome's ancient Colosseum, engraving names on wall

A tourist is being sought after he was caught on video allegedly writing his name along with his fiancée's on a wall of Rome's ancient Colosseum.

Churches across Europe repurposed for nightclubs and hotels as attendance shrinks to stunning lows

June 26, 2023

Churches across Europe repurposed for nightclubs and hotels as attendance shrinks to stunning lows

Christianity has continued to decline across Europe leading many abandoned churches in countries such as Belgium being converted into commercial venues.

Military veterans cut off from US bases in one country, stripping them of lifeline to home

June 26, 2023

Military veterans cut off from US bases in one country, stripping them of lifeline to home

Retirees in Turkey are facing a sudden restriction to their access to U.S. military bases in the country, cutting them off from vital services and a link to home.

Police frantically search for young girl kidnapped from Italy hotel in suitcase: report

June 21, 2023

Police frantically search for young girl kidnapped from Italy hotel in suitcase: report

Kataleya Mia Chicillo Alvarez was reportedly stuffed into a suitcase and kidnapped from the former Hotel Astor in Florence, Italy, where some 140 migrants were illegally staying.

Meloni, Macron talk migrant crisis, Ukraine at French presidential palace

June 20, 2023

Meloni, Macron talk migrant crisis, Ukraine at French presidential palace

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni met with French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday in a bid to fortify their nations' stances on Ukraine and Europe's migrant crisis.

Rome opens site of Caesar's assassination to public

June 19, 2023

Rome opens site of Caesar's assassination to public

Largo Argentina, an ancient Roman temple complex where Julius Caesar was assassinated, has been opened to the public after sitting untouched for decades.

More than 30 cyclists disqualified from prestigious Giro d’Italia race due to alleged cheating

June 16, 2023

More than 30 cyclists disqualified from prestigious Giro d’Italia race due to alleged cheating

Cyclists were disqualified from race after they were seen allegedly holding onto team vehicles during a climb up the Passo dello Stelvio in Cesano Maderno, Italy.

Pope Francis makes first public appearance post-surgery, visits children's ward before discharge from hospital

June 15, 2023

Pope Francis makes first public appearance post-surgery, visits children's ward before discharge from hospital

Pope Francis met Thursday with officials from the Vatican, the medical staff caring for him, and children in the hospital where he is staying.