Rome , the capital of Italy, is a stunning blend of ancient history, art, and culture. With its fascinating mix of ruins, ...

But as I survey my surroundings on the Viale Europa, the streets are deserted,the landscape positively futuristic. Arriving ...

Through research into ancient Roman public oratory, Professor van der Blom will seek to better understand the foundation of modern political speech.

The statue, now known as the Halsted Athena, portrays the goddess wearing a warrior’s helmet, her hand extended outward as if ...

Explore the history of focaccia bread. Learn how ancient farmers created flavorful flatbreads with intricate recipes.

Sunglasses are important for protection but over the centuries they have also become fashion accessories and personal ...

When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” “All roads lead to Rome.” “Rome was not built in a day.” Caesar Augustus boasted, “I found Rome a city of brick and ...

Evidence shows women gladiators fought in front of crowds in Ancient Rome. Evidence shows us that women gladiators fought in ...

A mix of ancient divinities, Aphrodite was patron over love, beauty, fertility, and war. But the venerated Greek deity has a ...

DRI scientists analyzed Arctic ice core records to reconstruct historical atmospheric lead pollution from Ancient Rome, uncovering a link between lead exposure and cognitive decline. Lead exposure is ...

Silver fueled the rise of the Roman Empire. But the ancient process of mining and extracting silver was also making the air ...

In 9 AD, Arminius led a Germanic ambush, destroying 3 Roman legions in Teutoburg Forest. Warning: this episode contains ...