Pompeii is to stage gladiator fights and legionary drills on three Sundays this spring and summer for visitors paying an extra five euros on top of the entry fee.
A combat scene from Ridley Scott’s 2000 film, ‘Gladiator’. (Photo: AAP)
The gladiators will recreate ancient combat, pomp and circumstance in the Roman site’s amphitheatre for the delight of all on April 7, May 19 and September 8.
It will also be possible to see a centurion form up his troops and oversee training in the art of the gladius, their short stabbing sword.
Legionaries will also link up in the famed ‘testudo’ attacking formation, named after a tortoise shell, which helped them win so many of their famous victories.
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The traditional Christmas lunch of the Academy of Italian Cuisine was held on December 6 in Sydney, at the private residence of one of its newest members, Natalino Bongiorno, who hosted the gathering in a most refined way.
This year’s Trevisani nel Mondo Christmas Lunch, held in the welcoming Michelini Room at Club Marconi, was a truly special occasion.
When Davide Torriglia arrived in Australia in November 2012, he had never been on a plane.
On Saturday, December 13, Eolian Hall hosted the traditional Christmas celebration organised by the Eolian Society of Melbourne, welcoming around 200 guests, including members and supporters of the association.
The Gents Bocce Association recently held its traditional Christmas dinner at the Haba Ocean Chinese Restaurant at Club Marconi.
The Viva Leichhardt committee decided to cancel its Christmas event in light of the tragic events that took place at Bondi Beach.
On Saturday, October 25, at the Sicilia Sports & Social Club in Klemzig, the traditional Sicilia Night became a special evening to celebrate the club’s 50th anniversary.
Rasmus Højlund starred for Napoli as the defending Serie A champions beat AC Milan 2-0 to reach the final of the Italian Super Cup.
Joe Montemurro knew exactly how big the job was the moment he was asked to coach the Matildas.
During ITSOWEL’s Annual General Meeting, three individuals were recognised for their outstanding contribution to Illawarra’s elderly community and for the decisive role they have played in the organisation’s ongoing development in the care sector.
