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Step inside the Met and explore the Roman world through its art. From vibrant wall paintings that once decorated villas, to commanding imperial statues that projected power, to intimate Fayum portraits that preserved memory in Egypt, these works reveal how Romans saw themselves -- in life, in rule, and in death. Join Darius Arya as we uncover the stories behind the Met's most fascinating Roman treasures. Ancient Rome at the Met: Masterpieces of an Empire | 14:35 Ancient Rome Live | 82K subscribers | 5,364 views | October 2, 2025 The Metropolitan Museum of Art | 1000 Fifth Avenue |...

Thousands Trapped In Italian Cruise Ship Over Feared Coronavirus Cases The outbreak of coronavirus has caused global alarm. Civitavecchia, Italy: Over 6,000 tourists were blocked on a cruise ship in Italy on Thursday after the vast liner was placed on lockdown over two suspected cases of the deadly coronavirus. Samples from a Chinese couple were sent for testing after three doctors and a nurse boarded the Costa Crociere ship in the port of Civitavecchia to tend to a woman running a fever, the local health authorities said. Costa Crociere confirmed the ship, carrying some 7,000 people including the crew, was...