Roman barracks with frescoes and mosaics found under Metro C station

A 1,753-square-meter ancient Roman barracks dating to the first half of the second century AD has been discovered nine meters below the future Amba Aradam station of Metro C in Rome. The structure features a central corridor flanked by 39 rooms, some retaining mosaic floors and painted plaster. Superintendent Francesco Prosperetti declared it will be the capital's first 'archaeological' metro station, assuring no delays or extra costs. However, Andrea Sciotti of Roma Metropolitane expressed doubts, noting that the new layout must be studied before assessing timeline impacts. Elsewhere, Minister Dario Franceschini stated that the Turin Book Fair must engage more with young readers, praising the government's support and the public's enthusiasm. Meanwhile, Il manifesto revisited the Museo Richard Ginori in Doccia, recounting how Carlo Ginori traveled to Austria in the early 18th century to bring ceramic manufacturing secrets to Tuscany, training local peasants as master artisans.