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Stories Set in Rome
Twenty-eight centuries in one city: emperors and gladiators, princesses on Vespas, symbologists sprinting between basilicas. These ten famous works each film a different Rome; on StoryTerra you can open the city on the map and filter its stories from antiquity to La Dolce Vita.
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Browse 228 books, 417 movies, 7 TV shows and 31 games set in Rome.
Gladiator
In the year 180 the death of emperor Marcus Aurelius throws the Roman Empire into chaos. Maximus is one of the Roman army's most capable and trusted generals and a key advisor to the emperor. As Marcus' devious son…
The Pope's Exorcist
Father Gabriele Amorth Chief Exorcist of the Vatican investigates a young boy's terrifying possession and ends up uncovering a centuries-old conspiracy the Vatican has desperately tried to keep hidden.
Fast X
Over many missions and against impossible odds Dom Toretto and his family have outsmarted out-nerved and outdriven every foe in their path. Now they confront the most lethal opponent they've ever faced: A terrifying…
John Wick: Chapter 2
John Wick is forced out of retirement by a former associate looking to seize control of a shadowy international assassins’ guild. Bound by a blood oath to aid him Wick travels to Rome and does battle against some of the…
Bicycle Thieves
Unemployed Antonio is elated when he finally finds work hanging posters around war-torn Rome. However on his first day his bicycle—essential to his work—gets stolen. His job is doomed unless he can find the thief. With…
La Dolce Vita
Journalist and man-about-town Marcello struggles to find his place in the world torn between the allure of Rome's elite social scene and the stifling domesticity offered by his girlfriend all the while searching for a…
Spartacus
The rebellious Thracian Spartacus born and raised a slave is sold to Gladiator trainer Batiatus. After weeks of being trained to kill for the arena Spartacus turns on his owners and leads the other slaves in rebellion.…
Roman Holiday
Overwhelmed by her suffocating schedule touring European princess Ann takes off for a night while in Rome. When a sedative she took from her doctor kicks in however she falls asleep on a park bench and is found by an…
On My Skin
The incredible true story behind the most controversial Italian court cases in recent years. Stefano Cucchi was arrested for a minor crime and mysteriously found dead during his detention. In one week's time a family is…
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
At the height of the Cold War a mysterious criminal organization plans to use nuclear weapons and technology to upset the fragile balance of power between the United States and Soviet Union. CIA agent Napoleon Solo and…
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