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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (L) and Vanuatu's Prime Minister Jotham Napat at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on June 29, 2026. David Gray/AFP via Getty ImagesAnthony Albanese is

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So here we are: July 4, 2026, the 250th anniversary of the signing of theDeclaration of Independence. For the last several weeks, a crescendo of celebratory events has been building: fireworks without

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The first phase of excavations of the Basilica of Vitruvius in Fano has ended for now, but the municipality of Fano and the Le Marche region have secured 400,000 euros in funding with another 350,000 from the Superintendence of Archaeology to continue the investigation and protection of the site.Meanwhile, the findings from this momentous first dig have already given archaeologists a clearer picture of the structure of the building, both original construction in the 1st century B.C. and later alterations during the imperial period and Late Antiquity until its destruction in the 6th century by the Ostrogoth King of Italy Vitiges. Ceramic artifacts from the 11th and 12th century were recovered at the site, indicating it was used for other purposes evenAmong the most significant discoveries is the uncovering of the base of the sixth column on the Darderi side, although it is partially damaged by later interventions. Work also continued on exposing the Roman floor and a new section of wall along the Via Montevecchio side, elements that allow for an increasingly precise understanding of the floor plan of the Vitruvian monument, added [Superintendency archaeologist Cristiano Casci Ceccacci]. In the central area of the basilica, excavation work has been completed, bringing to light the remains of an apse-shaped wall. This is a particularly significant finding that opens up new interpretive perspectives on the possible locationof the aedes Augusti, the temple dedicated to imperial worship.The excavations have also provided deeper insight into the buildings various phases of existence and the transformations that have progressively altered its appearance throughout history. The basilica underwent major renovations as early as the 2nd century A.D., aimed at enhancing its original layout, as evidenced by the discovery of marble from the Peloponnese. The excavations have also confirmed that the building was constructed on top of pre-existing structures, the nature of which is still under study. What has come to light now allows us to reconstruct with greater certainty not only the monument but also the overall urban context of the Roman city, he concluded.