A resident in the Borgo area in 1503 would have witnessed prostitute races ending in St.Peter’s square. The participants were not limited to this certain group: interestingly, children, youth and the elderly would run nude while prostitutes would…

An ancient port along the Tiber. In the medieval period, the hill was part of the disabitato within the walls of the city and was used partially as land for cultivation and partially for the celebration of games and ceremonies. In particular, the…