Rome Collection (page 72)

Hercules Statue / Rome
A colossal bronze statue of Hercules found beneath the Campo dei Fiori in Rome is raised by a complex dual block-and-tackle system

Palatine Library, Rome
Interior of the Palatine Library, Rome

Papal Jubilee / Milcha
He grants to the Milcha the commission of guards to the Santa Porta of St Peters Rome, while it is opened during the papal Jubilee

Rome at Time of Caesar
A reconstruction of Rome from the period of Julius Caesar

Papal Jubilee Announced
He proclaims the PAPAL JUBILEE in Saint Peter s, Rome Date: circa 1720

Papal Jubilee / Cardinals
At the start of the Papal Jubilee, he deputes three cardinals to open the gates of San Giovanni Laterano, Santa Maria Maggiore and San Paolo, Rome

Papal Jubilee / Closing
He closes the Papal Jubilee by laying the first stone to wall up the Porta Santa of St Peter s, Rome, which will not be opened again until the next Jubilee

ROME /s AGNESE C1840
SANT AGNESE, in the Piazza Navona

Papal Jubilee / Entry
He opens the Jubilee by entering St Peters Rome, carrying a cross, by the Porta Santa (the only time its ever opened), while priests sweep the sill and sing a Te Deum

Holy Year Starts 1899
Leo XIII initiates the Holy Year in St Peter s, Rome

Swiss Guards
By tradition, the Vatican is guarded by Swiss mercenaries in those fancy uniforms : here, a cart-load of Swiss soldiers gallop to Rome to enlist in the popes service

Claude Debussy
CLAUDE DEBUSSY French composer in Rome in 1884

Pro-French Demo / Rome
A pro-French demonstration through the streets of Rome

Numa and Egeria
NUMA, second king of Rome, is instructed by the nymph EGERIA in his wise legislation for the Roman people

Servius Tullius
SERVIUS TULLIUS sixth legendary king of Rome When as a child his head is surrounded with flames, this is seen as a marvellous portent for his royal future

Laughing Augurs
Cicero wondered how two augurs could meet without bursting into laughter at the absurdity of their profession

Roman Consuls
Two Roman consuls on their thrones

Rome / Sta Maria Angeli
SANTA MARIA DEGLI ANGELI constructed within the ancient baths of Diocletian

Papal Rule Reduced
Public opinion favours a reduction of papal rule in Italy

Romans Vote for Italy
The Romans, by plebiscite, vote to become part of united Italy : the result is announced from the Capitol

Celebrations at Rome
Street celebrations of the Roman populace

Italy Triumphant
Vittorio Emanuele II triumphs as ruler of united Italy

Pope Yields Power
Rome having been taken by the Italians, the pope yields temporal power to Vittorio Emanuele II

Gates of Janus Closed
The emperor Augustus closes the gates of the Temple of Janus, as a sign that Rome is at peace, both by land and by sea

Neros Golden Palace
Reconstruction of the reservoir at the Golden Palace of Nero in Rome

Brigands at Rome
Papal troops capture brigands in the Sezze hills : the political situation, with the pope defying the Italian government, favours lawlessness

Francesco II has Fun
Relieved of his royal responsibilities, Francesco II, former king of the Two Sicilies, takes refuge with the pope at Rome and enjoys himself during the Carnival

French Reinforcements 2
The French government sends line troops to Italy to help th pope defend Rome against Garibaldi : the Intrepide lands them at Civita Vecchia

Refugees from Naples, taken by Garibaldis forces, seek refuge in Rome, where they are housed in the Sistine convent

Defences of Rome
The authorities prepare to defend Rome against an expected attack by Garibaldi and his men

Defenders of Rome 2
Bersaglieri in the papal service manning the frontier of the papal states at Maremmo against an expected attack by Garibaldi

Firenze Volunteers
In front of the Palazzo Vecchio at Firenze (Florence) volunteers gather to help Garibaldi in his attack on Rome which still defies the unification movement

Battle of Mentano - 1
The battle of Mentana : the papal forces with French assistance defeat Garibaldi, and he himself is one of the prisoners, though he is soon released

French Reinforcements 1
The French government sends hussars to Italy to help the pope defend Rome against Garibaldi : two squadrons of hussars sail in the Gomer to Civita Vecchia

French Quit Rome
As the French quit Rome, Vittorio Emanuele II presents himself to Pius IX as the new tenant - but it will be some years before he is able to take up residence !

French Help Romans
The French, who though they have defeated the Austrians still favour the pope, provide food for the poor of Rome

Rome Rail Severed
Papal forces sever the railway line between Rome and Foligno, to hamper the expected attack by Garibaldi and his men

Explosion at Rome
A mine explodes in the barracks of the French zouaves, defending the pope at Rome : accident or sabotage ?

French Reinforcements
French reinforcements land at Civita Vecchia to help defend pope-held Rome against Garibaldi

Patriot Partisans
Patriot partisans in Garibaldis on-going attempts to take Rome from the pope

Roman Legion Antibes
The Roman Legion at Antibes : at a guess, these are French volunteers traveling to Italy to help the pope repel Garibaldi and his supporters

French Leave Rome
The French finally leave Rome, leaving pope Pius IX to fend for himself. Date: 1 December 1866

Francesco II Abdicates
Francesco II, king of the two Sicilies, accepts defeat, abdicates, and takes refuge in the Quirinal palace at Rome, still under papal rule thanks to Napoleons intervention

Mural Paintings / Rome
Christian wall paintings from the Calixtus catacombs in Rome. The scenes depicted include representations of the dove of Moses and the feeding of the 5000

Tuscany Annexed
In the piazza del Popolo, Firenze the people of Tuscany choose to become part of the newly united Italy : while the pope controls Rome, Florence will be the new capital

Tuscans Vote for Unity
In the piazza del Popolo, Firenze, the people of Tuscany vote to become part of the newly united Italy : while the pope controls Rome, Florence will be the new capital

General Medicis Men
General Medici leads his column into an unidentified town (Rome ?)

Roman Orator
A Roman orator stands speaking in the forum, supported by some but heckled by others

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