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Rome's Ancient Arch of Constantine Has Been Struck by Lightning
During a storm on September 3, lightning struck Rome’s Arch of Constantine, chipping the structure’s marble surface. The 1,700-year-old arch and its neighbor, the Colosseum, were two of ...
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Rome's ancient Arch of Constantine damaged by lightning
Rome's ancient Arch of Constantine was hit by lightning during a heavy storm, causing some fragments to fall off, an official said Wednesday. "All the fragments were recovered and made safe ...
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Aqueducts: Quenching Rome’s Thirst
Rome, for example, was supplied by aqueducts ... Centering: This wooden structure bore the arch’s weight until the last stone was laid. When it was removed, the slotted stones could support ...
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To honor Israel, Rome lights up Arch of Titus, landmark celebrating ancient destruction of Jerusalem, in blue and white
The landmark Rome chose, however, isn’t its most iconic building, nor its biggest. But it does hold a special resonance for Jews. The Arch of Titus, in the city’s historic center, was built ...
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Rome Colosseum gladiators again? Criticized Airbnb deal makes staged fights a reality
The Italian fashion brand Tod's, for example, has funded a multimillion renovation of the Roman monument, including a ...
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ST. PETER'S CHURCH AT ROME.; A BUILDING OF DISPROPORTIONS FAULTY INTERIOR ARCHES THE ARCHITECTS BLAMED.
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The Colosseum with the Arch of Constantine and figures, Rome; and The Palatine and Temple of Castor and Pollux with figures, Rome
74.2 x 134.9 cm. (29.2 x 53.1 in.) ...