In a city filled to the brim with iconic buildings of both the ancient and not-so-ancient variety, the Colosseum of Rome stands apart from the rest. The ancient stadium, an arched, elliptical arena, ...
A new interactive 3D reconstruction of ancient Rome has been launched allowing viewers the opportunity to virtually transport themselves back in time and explore the capital of the Roman Empire as it ...
Once the bustling center of political, social, and religious life in ancient Rome, the Roman Forum still whispers stories of emperors, triumphs, and daily life. Today, visitors can walk the same paths ...
Historian Mary Beard poses during an interview at the Prado Museum in Madrid on Oct. 29, 2021. Staff Writer To a historian of ancient Rome like Mary Beard, it’s always timely to talk about the empire.
From gladiators to vomitoriums, delve into Rome’s most persistent myths and find out what really happened. A conservationist restores a Roman bust. Many Roman statues appear starkly white today. Yet ...