TruemorsRome Seeks Sponsors To Repair Colosseum
The Colosseum in Rome, Italy, needs urgent repairs to a cost of around $8 million, to prevent the collapse of its facade. Rome is seeking international sponsors to help fund the repairs. According to Francesco Giro, undersecretary for culture and heritage in Rome, pieces are...
created by Annina Bergman | 14 wks ago | updated 14 wks ago
64 views | 0 recommendations | 0 comments
64 views | 0 recommendations | 0 comments
Church 'mortified' by Berlusconi
" The Roman Catholic Church has expressed "unease" and "mortification" over revelations surrounding the private life of Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi. In some of the strongest Church criticism to date, the newspaper... 
Tax Change Can Re-ignite Venture Investing
Written by Roman Kikta
Like the rest of the economy the venture capital industry is struggling. Even the best of VC firms are finding it difficult to raise new money and even collect on prior commitments.
Venture Capitalists are responding in several ways. ... 
VENTURE CAPITAL IS ABOUT INVESTING
By: Roman Kikta
If we open any newspaper, we are sure to find yet another epitaph for the financial, automotive and a various other industries. Granted, these are some of the toughest times our industry has endured, yet we should not lose sight of the big picture: our world... 5 Sunken Roman Ships Found near Italian Island Ventotene
Archaeologists found 5 ancient Roman shipwrecks off a small Italian island Ventotene. The sunken ships date from the 1st century BC to 5th century AD. The ships from the Roman-era are very well presevered as they lie untouched between 330 to 490 feet underwater. The discovery...
Saint Joseph's Day today! March 19 2009
Today, March 19 2009, is a little known holiday called St Joseph' Day, also known as the Feast of St. Joseph or the Solemnity of Saint Joseph. The is the feast day of Saint Joseph, husband to the Virgin Mary. This... 
1,800 Year Old Roman Boxer Figurine Found in Jerusalem
An archeological dig at the City of David compound in the Palestinian neighbourhood of Silwan in east Jerusalem has unearthed a rare find, an 1,800 year old marble figurine believed to have been from the Roman...
"Archaeological sites in Israel looted by Palestinians"
Hundreds of archaeological sites still lay untouched by Archaeologists in Israel due to lack of funding.
This situation leaves an oppertunity open for Palestinian grave robbers and looters to step in and... 
created by Orenrosenfeld | 46 wks ago | updated 46 wks ago
146 views | 12 recommendations | 2 comments
146 views | 12 recommendations | 2 comments
Exorcist Summoned after Staff Spooked at Derby Royal Hospital
Authorities of a British hospital are summoning an exorcist to drive away the ghost that is supposedly haunting their premises. Staff have reportedly seen a mysterious apparition in the building, "Several... 
German battlefield yields Roman surprises from 3rd Century!
"HANOVER, Germany (CNN) -- Archaeologists have found more than 600 relics from a huge battle between a Roman army and Barbarians in the third century, long after historians believed Rome had given up control of northern Germany. ...
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Saturnalia, Everywhere I Go
From Dec. 17-23 in ancient Rome, holiday greetings rang out on the streets. Lit candles hung from trees, and the halls were decked with greenery. Everyone exchanged small gifts. Old enemies greeted each other...
created by denseatoms | 2 years ago | updated 1 year ago
1050 views | 22 recommendations | 11 comments
1050 views | 22 recommendations | 11 comments
