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
Classical Antiquity
Why did the Renaissance start in Italy?
The Perfect Storm: How Italy Fostered the Renaissance. The Renaissance, a period of great cultural and intellectual renewal, has long been a subject of fascination … Read more