Rome Gallery

Boxer of Quirinal, also known as the Terme Boxer

Greek Art. Hellenistic. Boxer of Quirinal or the Terme Boxer. Bronze sculpture of the Hellenistic period (1st century B.C.). Boxer sitting at rest, with metal and leather dressings used for combat. Palazzo Massimo. National Roman Museum. Rome. italy

© Thaliastock / Mary Evans

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Floor plan of Palatine Hill in Rome, published in 1878

Floor plan of the archaeological remains of the Palatine Hill in Rome. The Palatine Hill (Latin: Mons Palatinus, Italian: Monte Palatino) is one of the seven hills of Rome and is the oldest inhabited part of the city. Already in the 10th century BC were found on the Palatine human settlements. Wood engraving, published in 1878

Nettuno-Anzio Front, Italy, by G. H. Davis

The battle of the beachhead -- an airman's view of the terrain. A pictorial map of the Nettuno-Anzio Front, showing roads, with the Alban Hills in the background. This was the scene of Operation Shingle, the Allied amphibious landing in the push towards Rome. Date: 1944

© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans

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