https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Italy in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed However much you think you know about the ancient Romans, they're always capable of throwing up a new surprise or two from beyond the grave. https://www.thelocal.it/20181126/8-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-the-romans Mon, 26 Nov 2018 14:25:00 +0100 8-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-the-romans The Spanish steps are one of Rome's most popular tourist sites. But how much do you know about the famous landmark? https://www.thelocal.it/20160923/eight-things-you-should-know-about-romes-spanish-steps Fri, 23 Sep 2016 10:51:13 +0200 eight-things-you-should-know-about-romes-spanish-steps Rescue efforts are underway following an earthquake which hit central Italy on Wednesday morning. Here's what we know so far. https://www.thelocal.it/20160824/italy-earthquake-what-we-know-facts-terremoto Wed, 24 Aug 2016 11:15:59 +0200 italy-earthquake-what-we-know-facts-terremoto With 13,000 people rescued in one week and hundreds presumed drowned, what do we know about migrant flows across the Mediterranean to Italy? https://www.thelocal.it/20160530/migrant-crossings-to-italy-what-do-we-know Mon, 30 May 2016 17:28:26 +0200 migrant-crossings-to-italy-what-do-we-know You might know all about the Colosseum or a trick or two about an ancient emperor, but there are certainly some impressive facts about Rome you don't know. Guides from tour company Mekomy reveal their secrets about the Italian capital. https://www.thelocal.it/20150227/impressive-facts-about-rome-you-didnt-know Fri, 27 Feb 2015 09:45:00 +0100 impressive-facts-about-rome-you-didnt-know As the British monarch visits Rome, The Local takes a look back at Italy’s own royal history. https://www.thelocal.it/20140403/top-10-quirky-italian-royalty-facts-2 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 19:11:00 +0200 top-10-quirky-italian-royalty-facts-2