History, Modern Rome

Luigi Canina’s Excavations in the Roman Forum: Unearthing Rome’s Heart in the 1840s

by HistoriaRomana | Sep 14, 2026 | History, Modern Rome

In the heart of Rome, where centuries of history lay buried beneath successive layers of debris and later structures, the mid-19th century marked a pivotal era for understanding the Eternal City's ancient past. While the Roman Forum had always been a site of immense...

Giovanni Battista Piranesi’s ‘Vedute di Roma’ (c. 1766): Architectural Visions of the Eternal City

by HistoriaRomana | Jul 23, 2026 | History, Modern Rome

In the mid-18th century, as the Grand Tour drew European intellectuals and artists to Rome, one figure rose to define the visual experience of the Eternal City: Giovanni Battista Piranesi. Around 1766, Piranesi was at the height of his powers, continuously expanding...