Duckwyn's Travel Blog

When Emperor Nerva took the throne in 96 A.D., Rome was on the brink of chaos. The previous emperor, Domitian, had ruled through fear and suspicion, leaving the empire deeply divided. Nerva’s short reign—just 16 months long—brought something rare to Rome: calm, cooperation, and the promise of lasting peace. Despite his age and reluctance to rule, Nerva’s steady leadership marked the start of the era of the Five Good Emperors, a period that historians consider one of the most

Rome is one of those cities you can visit again and again — and if the legend is true, the Trevi Fountain might just make sure of it. Tradition says that if you turn your back to the fountain and toss a coin over your left shoulder with your right hand, you’re destined to return to Rome one day. Every year, millions of visitors take part in this ritual, filling the fountain with coins that are later collected to support local charities. Standing before the Trevi Fountain is u