Stand before Bernini's David at the Borghese Gallery and see how a 23-year-old redefined sculpture, capturing the split second before the stone...
Tonnarelli divine, Rome forgiven, then condemned; tripe redeems, tiramisù surprises; you enter diner, exit believer, slightly ashamed, very full, permanently converted.
Hosteria Grappolo d'Oro, Rome: honest Roman cooking near Campo de' Fiori, no tourist traps. Solid but forgettable; read the full review before...
A boy from Naples, a block of marble, and an idea that should have been impossible. Bernini
Think you already know the Sistine Chapel? This is not that guide. A rigorous, no-nonsense deep dive into Michelangelo's ceiling: technique, history,...
Think the Sistine Chapel is just another overcrowded bucket list stop? Think again. Inside the scaffolding, chemistry, humidity, and calcium lactate are...
Rome, the Church of Sant’Ignazio, the wonders of Andrea Pozzo, and the aberrations of the selfie zombies
Monreale Cathedral: an in-depth guide to one of the greatest medieval masterpieces, combining Norman architecture and Byzantine mosaics in 12th-century Sicily.
Analytical guide to visiting Murano glassworks in Venice: history of Murano glass, furnace visits, authentic vs souvenir tips, and practical advice for...
An in-depth guide to visiting Herculaneum: the 79 AD eruption, extraordinary preservation, key sites, and practical advice for thoughtful travelers.