Tag: ancient history
War and Peace: Exploring the Golden Age of Rome in ‘PAX’
How often do you think about the Roman Empire? Now, you can think about it even more thanks to Tom Holland’s new book PAX: War and Peace in Rome’s Golden Age.
History of the Crucifixion
If you’ve ever wanted to know more about the history of the crucifixion during the age of Ancient Rome, here is a fascinating podcast to listen to on Easter.
Damnatio Memoriae: How Ancient Romans Canceled Their Rivals
Damnatio Memoriae, a modern description of a common Roman practice, condemned unpopular leaders to oblivion. Here’s how that worked and what we can learn from it today.
‘Romulus’ TV Series a Dramatic Look at the Founding of Rome
Romulus is a 10-part tv series about Rome’s origin story told entirely in archaic Latin.
When Ravenna Was the ‘Capital of Empire’
‘Ravenna: Capital of Empire, Crucible of Europe’ is a comprehensive look at the history of Ravenna during its golden age.
Rome to Pompeii: Book a Tour or Plan Your Own Day Trip to Pompeii from Rome
Should you take a day trip to Pompeii from Rome? This post helps you decide whether you want to do a DIY day trip to Pompeii or take a guided group tour.
Bulgari to Fund Torre Argentina Restoration in Rome
The Torre Argentina archeological area lies at the heart of Rome, both historically and geographically, but it has always been off-limits to visitors. Until now.
Upper Floors of the Colosseum Open to Visitors
You can now explore the fourth and fifth floors of the Colosseum.
