A Murder Trial in Ancient Rome: The Poison Ring of 331 BC
How a slave’s testimony uncovered the first criminal inquiry into poisoning in Roman history According to Livy, in the year 331 BC the city of … Read more
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A Murder in Ancient Rome: The Case of Pedanius Secundus and the Slaughter of His Household
The praefectus urbi’s murder reopened a debate the empire had avoided for generations According to Tacitus, in the year 61 AD the city of Rome … Read more
From the Circus Maximus to Today’s Streets: The Long and Unceasing History of the Male Gaze
What Ovid’s Seduction Manual Tells Us About Catcalling in 2025 How many times have girls or women found themselves being watched while crossing a street? … Read more
Posca the Ancient Roman Staple Consumed by Soldiers and Laborers
Vinegar Offered on the Cross and Its Connection to Roman Practices Posca was a drink commonly consumed in ancient Rome. Made by mixing water and … Read more
Pompeii’s Hidden Home Emerges With Mythological Frescoes
Archaeological Excavations Reveal Small Decorated House In Pompeii Recent excavations in Pompeii’s Insula of the Chaste Lovers have uncovered a small residential structure without an … Read more
Recent Discovery in Pompeii: Remains of Two Victims Found in Regio IX
Pompeii Excavation Reveals Final Moments of Two Vesuvius Victims Archaeological excavations in Regio IX, Insula 10 of Pompeii have led to the discovery of the … Read more
30+ Roman Architectural Wonders Around Europe, Africa & Middle East— With Maps
Monumental Structures that Embody the Essence of Roman Architectural Brilliance (Updated 2026). Roman architectural endeavors, across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, marked by … Read more
Italy’s Top 20 Archaeological Ruins to Visit in 2026
Plan your 2026 trip through history. From Pompeii to Sardinia’s hidden tombs, find the 20 most impressive archaeological sites in Italy. Start your tour here. … Read more
Pompeii Reveals Ancient Rituals: 13 Terracotta Figurines Discovered
Ancient Artifacts Unearthed in Pompeii. The discovery of 13 terracotta figurines during an archaeological excavation in Pompeii has unveiled a fascinating glimpse into the ancient … Read more
The Roman Underworld: Catacombs, the Cloaca Maxima and hidden routes
Tunnels and Passages: The Hidden Routes of Roman Engineering. The Roman underworld include various underground structures such as catacombs, underground passages, and sewers, notably the … Read more
Cloaca Maxima: An Engineering Marvel of Ancient Rome
The Cloaca Maxima: How Rome Mastered Waste Management Millennia Ago. The Cloaca Maxima (Latin: Cloāca Maxima, literally “Greatest Sewer”) served as one of the earliest … Read more
The Catacomb of Priscilla: Rome’s Ancient Christian Burial Site Explored
A Detailed Look at the Frescoes and Relics of the Catacomb of Priscilla. The Catacomb of Priscilla is situated along the Via Salaria in Rome, … Read more
Catacombs of Callixtus and the Crypt of the Popes
From Creation to Decline: The Lifecycle of the Catacombs of Callixtus. The Catacombs of Callixtus, also referred to as the Cemetery of Callixtus, are situated … Read more
Ancient Roman Magic: Superstitions and Mystical Symbols
Magic and Religion in the Roman Society. Magic and superstition occupied an unusual and frequently complex space within ancient Roman society. Far from being peripheral, … Read more
Apartment Living in Ancient Rome: Insulae Life and Culture
Ancient Rome’s Urban Dwelling: Insulae’s Daily Life and Culture. In the bustling city of ancient Rome, a significant portion of the urban population lived in … Read more