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Ancient latrines

A new study tracks the ancient Roman economy using the city’s early lead plumbing

Technology

Researchers examining soil cores from an early Roman harbor found correlations between layers of lead and the city’s economic growth.

A couple kiss in front of the Pantheon during a demonstration of supporters of same-sex civil union in Rome.

Protesters in Italy tell lawmakers it’s time to ‘wake up’ and recognize same-sex unions

Justice
Spaghetti alla carbonara

Why you shouldn’t mess with carbonara

Arts, Culture & Media

Italy turns to shoe company billionaire to pay for Colosseum rennovations

Modern art comes to Italy

Arts, Culture & Media
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Italian Billionaire Funds Colosseum Restoration

Arts, Culture & Media

The Colosseum in Rome is to undergo a $30 million restoration.

Saving Teatro Valle, Rome’s Oldest Theatre

Arts, Culture & Media

Rome’s oldest theatre, Teatro Valle, is at risk of shutting down; another casualty of the Italian government’s attempt to slash debt. Megan Williams reports from Rome.

Rome Counts Cost of Violence After Occupy Protests

Conflict & Justice

Rome is counting the cost of its worst violence in years, which erupted on a day of global protests over austerity and banking practices.

Danger Mouse’s ‘Rome’ Spaghetti Western

Arts, Culture & Media

Marco Werman talks to Italian composer Daniele Luppi and producer Danger Mouse about their project “Rome.” They musicians share a love for spaghetti western soundtracks from the 50s and 60s. “Rome” is a soundtrack they wrote to an imaginary film.

The World

Geo answer

Arts, Culture & Media

The answer to today’s Geo Quiz is Foro Italico, the sport complex in Rome, Italy where the World Swimming Championships are now underway. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Lisa Dillman, who’s covering the competition for the Los Angeles Times.

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