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Josephine McKenna

Josephine McKenna is an Australian journalist who followed her dream to live in Italy.

Italy buys 2600-year old Etruscan masterpiece

Jun 1, 2026

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Italy buys 2600-year old Etruscan masterpiece

Josephine McKenna takes a look at Francois Tomb which dates back to 4th century B.C.

Josephine McKenna
Josephine McKenna
Roman treasure rediscovers original colors

May 25, 2026

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Roman treasure rediscovers original colors

Join Josephine McKenna on a spectacular tour of the Ara Pacis - as it once was

Josephine McKenna
Josephine McKenna
Is it too late to save the Trevi Fountain from its own notoriety?

May 18, 2026

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Is it too late to save the Trevi Fountain from its own notoriety?

Josephine McKenna looks at the impact of mass tourism on Rome's famous site

Josephine McKenna
Josephine McKenna
Are there really 900 churches in Rome?

May 11, 2026

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Are there really 900 churches in Rome?

Josephine McKenna takes you to see one of the best in her backyard

Josephine McKenna
Josephine McKenna
Medieval magic in Spoleto

May 4, 2026

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2 min read

Medieval magic in Spoleto

Josephine McKenna takes you around the hilltop town for a bit of culture and a bite

Josephine McKenna
Josephine McKenna
AI reveals the final minutes of Pompeii victim

Apr 27, 2026

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1 min read

AI reveals the final minutes of Pompeii victim

Josephine McKenna looks at how technology recreates the terror of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D.

Josephine McKenna
Josephine McKenna
 One of Rome's forgotten treasures

Apr 20, 2026

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1 min read

One of Rome's forgotten treasures

Josephine McKenna takes you on a tour of one of her favorite churches, Santa Maria dell'Anima

Josephine McKenna
Josephine McKenna
Visit the emperor’s secret passage at the Colosseum

Apr 13, 2026

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Visit the emperor’s secret passage at the Colosseum

Josephine McKenna gives you a glimpse of the restored tunnel

Josephine McKenna
Josephine McKenna
Secret Spots in Rome – Eat, pray, shop!

Apr 6, 2026

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4 min read

Secret Spots in Rome – Eat, pray, shop!

Hard to believe but there are still new places to discover in the 'hood

Josephine McKenna
Josephine McKenna
Restoration reveals historic gems inside Rome church

Mar 31, 2026

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5 min read

Restoration reveals historic gems inside Rome church

San Pietro in Vincoli is famous for Michelangelo's Moses but has much more

Josephine McKenna
Josephine McKenna
Cold Case: Mystery of an ancient mosaic solved

Mar 23, 2026

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4 min read

Cold Case: Mystery of an ancient mosaic solved

The erotic Roman relic was stolen by a Wehrmacht officer based in Italy during WWII

Josephine McKenna
Josephine McKenna

Photo - Parco Archeologico di Pompeii

Cold Case: Mystery of an ancient mosaic solved

Mar 13, 2026

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2 min read

Cold Case: Mystery of an ancient mosaic solved

The erotic Roman relic was stolen by a Wehrmacht officer based in Italy during WWII

Josephine McKenna
Josephine McKenna

Restorer Melanie Khanthajan at San Pietro in Vincoli. Photo: JMcKenna

Restoration reveals historic gems inside Rome church

Mar 13, 2026

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4 min read

Restoration reveals historic gems inside Rome church

San Pietro in Vincoli is famous for Michelangelo's sculpture of Moses but has much more

Josephine McKenna
Josephine McKenna

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