Sextus Roscius of Ameria: The Parricide Trial That Launched Cicero
Cicero’s defense exposed a scheme built on proscription lists and a freedman’s influence. According to Cicero, in September of 81 BC a wealthy landowner from … Read more
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Trajan’s Baths Reopen at Colle Oppio, Revealing a Painted City Buried Beneath the Empire
Underground at Trajan’s Baths: The City Painted Before the Empire Built Over It A restoration project on one of Rome’s most layered archaeological sites brings … Read more
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
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
The Ancient Pagan Temple of Diana, Nemi
The Temple of Diana in Nemi This Roman sanctuary and the Sacred Wood are situated on the northern shore of Lake Nemi, approximately 30 kilometers … 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
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
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
The Mythical Gate of Hell at Lake Averno
Discover why Lake Averno was feared as the entrance to Hades. From Roman naval bases to Dante’s inspiration, see this mystical site in 2026. Lake … Read more
The Ancient Greek Theatre Of Taormina
Visiting the Ancient Theater of Taormina: 2025 Essential Guide Related articles: The Valley of the Temples The ancient theater of Taormina is the second-largest ancient … Read more
A True Story by Lucian of Samosata, one of the earliest example of Science Fiction in Literature
Alien Lifeforms and Interplanetary Warfare in Ancient Literature. A True Story by Lucian of Samosata is one of the first known text that could be … 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
Roman Emperors by Place of Birth
Where Were Roman Emperors Born? 2025 Geographic Guide Chronological List: All Emperors and Their Birthplaces Augustus to Theodosius (27 BC – 395 AD) This list … Read more
What does Ferragosto mean? Why is Ferragosto celebrated in Italy?
The History of Ferragosto: Italy’s Best Summer Tradition (2025) Discovering the origins of Ferragosto, the most important Italian summer festival, which has its origins in … Read more
History & Images of the Roman Theatre in Aosta, Italy
Built After 25 BC Near the Porta Prætoria: Facade, Cavea, and Stage The Roman Theatre in Aosta is an ancient building built a few decades … Read more