Discovery of Nero’s Theater

Discovery of Nero’s Theater

Posted by on Aug 9, 2023 in Stuff You Should Know, World History | No Comments

Archeologists in Rome believe they have discovered the theater of Roman Emperor Nero. Nero ruled between 54 C.E. and 68 C.E. While Nero’s theater is mentioned by writers of his time, its location was a modern mystery. The discovery came as part of a reconstruction project. A portion of the Palazzo Della Rovere, a Renaissance-era […]

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The Catholic Church Elects a New Pope

Posted by on Mar 20, 2013 in People and Culture, Top Stories, World, World History | No Comments

Last month Pope Benedict XVI announced his retirement as the leader of the worldwide Roman Catholic Church. The pope began his role as leader of the Catholic faith in 2005. Just over a month after making that surprise announcement, the Catholic Church announced a new leader: St. Francis I, the 226th pope (also known as […]

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