ItalyAn Italian holiday, but Jewish: Tracing the footsteps of ancient Jews in Rome, Florence and TuscanyFrom ruins to roses, arches to artichokes, Jane Prinsley discovers an Italy replete with Jewish storiesBy Jane Prinsley6 min read
By Maureen LipmanA shiva for Julius Caesar and Rome’s other Jewish surprisesFrom Judaean gladiators to perfect fried artichokes, I’ve had four days of marvellous history and art4 min read
Ancient RomeArchaeologists uncover what could be the oldest mikveh outside of IsraelA Roman-era Jewish bath discovered in Italy suggests vibrant life of ancient Jewish diasporaBy Eliana Jordan2 min read
TVTV review: Those About to Die: ‘an overblown mess of hammy dialogue and bloody fights’The new swords and sandals epic has a big budget – but visuals that look no better than a video game cut sceneBy Felix Pope2 min read
Ancient RomeNew evidence says ancient Jews watched but didn’t participate in gladiatorial gamesOrdinary Jews in Rome frequently disobeyed rabbinic prohibitions on blood sportsBy Menachem Wecker2 min read
