Author Archives: Rebekah Junkermeier

About Rebekah Junkermeier

Slightly obsessed with Roman history, religion, catacombs, and archaeology, and always looking for fun times.

A Heavenly Day in Piazza San Lorenzo in Lucina

Posted on May 3, 2012

Ahhhh, spring! Possibly the only thing lovelier than spring in Rome is summer in Minnesota. But, alas, we’re not in Minnesota, we’re in Rome. And I’ve got to share this beautiful excursion in the center of the city. Where: Piazza … Continue reading →

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Rainy Day Museuming in Rome: Life-Size Replicas and Miniature Models

Posted on April 18, 2012

Weather forecast for the next three days: Rain What’s the perfect rainy day activity? Museuming. But already been to the Capitoline Museum? Tired of Trajan’s Markets? Too rainy for Ostia Antica? Take advantage of La Settimana della Cultura, Rome’s Cultural Week … Continue reading →

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It’s Time for Urban Trekking!

Posted on March 19, 2012

There is no place like Rome in the springtime. The sun is shining, the air is warm, the trees are blossoming, and the flowers are blooming. La primavera arriva! And if, like me, you get antsy for some outdoor activity … Continue reading →

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What Lies Beneath…the Trevi Fountain?

Posted on February 2, 2012

The Trevi Fountain. At 85.3 feet high and 65.6 feet wide, this tower of travertine is a big, wet dream. No, not that kind. One of the most recognized monuments in Rome, it’s where Anita Ekberg took a dip in … Continue reading →

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How to See the Pope: Papal Audiences

Posted on January 18, 2012

An audience with the man in white, his Holiness, il Papa, the Pope. Want to see the real, live leader of the Catholic Church? You can. Every week. For free. All you need to do is get a ticket. I … Continue reading →

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December 8: Celebrating with the Pope near the Spanish Steps

Posted on December 5, 2011

Pope Benedict XVI, a large crane, and thousands of screaming fans. Ok, so I’m exaggerating a little. But just a little. December 8th is the feast day of the immaculate conception. This is NOT the immaculate conception of Jesus (the … Continue reading →

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The Ludus Magnus

Posted on December 1, 2011

Picture this: It’s the year 107 CE and Trajan, one of the most popular and successful emperors of theRoman Empire, has returned from battle against Dacia (modern dayRomania) and decided to celebrate his military victories with 123 straight days of … Continue reading →

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Who Owns Culture? The “Morgantina Venus”

Posted on November 2, 2011

In the most recent issue of Smithsonian Magazine, Ralph Frammolino, co-author with Jason Felch of Chasing Aphrodite: The Hunt for Looted Antiquities at the World’s Richest Museum, writes about the return of the “Morgantina Venus.” This seven-and-a-half foot tall statue … Continue reading →

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Major Protests Rock Rome

Posted on October 15, 2011

Starting at 2pm today, a large protest wound its way through central Rome, down Via Cavour, past the Colosseum and up Via Labicana and Via San Giovanni in Laterano. Despite the smoke that rose above the Colosseum and surrounding buildings from … Continue reading →

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Glums and Glows of the 54th Venice Biennale

Posted on October 13, 2011

Venice, Italy. October 2, 2011. Knee-high polka dot stockings, sharply-angled hair, dreads and Birkenstocks, and Louis Vuitton bags and sunglasses: we must be in the right place. Having wound our way through canals, over bridges, and down narrow streets, we … Continue reading →

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