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
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Pompeii’s Elite Lifestyle Revealed in a Newly Unearthed Bath Complex
Pompeii IX.10: A Large Private Bath Complex Pompeii, a Roman city frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., continues to … 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
Roman Vacations: Leisure and Pleasure in Ancient Times
Otium vs Negotium: How Ancient Romans Spent Their Holidays (Updated 2026) The Roman Empire, stretching across parts of Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, is … Read more
Caligula’s Nemi Ships: The Lost Roman Giant Palaces (2025)
The Bizarre Story of the Nemi Ships built by Caligula The Nemi ships, 70 meters long and more than 25 meters wide, had been built … Read more
The Roman Expeditions of the Nile River
Nero’s Nile Expedition: Did Romans Reach Uganda? Between 62 and 67 AD the Roman emperor Nero sent a small group of Praetorian guards to explore … Read more
Crucified like Jesus two thousand years ago | The second case in the world discovered in Italy
A multidisciplinary – anthropological, taphonomic and genetic study – conducted in collaboration between researchers from the University of Ferrara and Florence has allowed to analyze … Read more
Architecture Under Fascism: E.U.R.
Facts & History of E.U.R. Esposizione Universale Roma EUR is an acronym for Esposizione Universale Roma and is a notable example of Fascist architecture. Fascist … Read more
Cities built by the Romans (The big list)
Roman Cities: 100+ Ancient Foundations Mapped (2025 Update) The vast and dynamic Roman Empire, stretching across continents and encompassing a multitude of cultures, left behind … Read more