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ROME (AP) — One of the best-preserved ancient Roman homes on the Palatine Hill is opening to the public for the first time, albeit via a livestreamed tour of its hard-to-reach underground frescoes and ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X ROME — One of the best-preserved ancient Roman homes on the Palatine Hill is opening to the public ...