Roman Emperors by Place of Birth
Where Roman Emperors were born Birthplaces of Roman Emperors from Augustus (27 BC) to Theodosius (395 AD) This list considers Roman emperors from the beginning of … Read more
What does Ferragosto mean? Why is Ferragosto celebrated in Italy?
Discovering the origins of Ferragosto, the most important Italian summer festival, which has its origins in Ancient Rome. Ferragosto is celebrated on August 15 in … Read more
History & Images of the Roman Theatre in Aosta, Italy
Roman Theatre, Aosta The Roman Theatre in Aosta is an ancient building built a few decades after the foundation of the Aosta, in 25 BC … Read more
The Mithraeum of San Clemente in Rome: an underground temple devoted to Mithras
The Mithraeum of San Clemente in Rome The Mithraeum is a building from the Roman imperial period buried several meters below the Basilica of San … Read more
The astonishing mosaics of the Roman Villa del Casale
The Mosaics of the Villa Romana del Casale are the finest mosaics anywhere in the Roman world The mosaics of the Villa Romana del Casale … Read more
Roman Chariot discovered at Pompeii
The four-wheeled processional chariot is the latest discovery of Pompeii. A large ceremonial chariot with four wheels, along with its iron components, beautiful bronze and tin … Read more
The Roman Expeditions of the Nile River
Between 62 and 67 AD the Roman emperor Nero sent a small group of Praetorian guards to explore the sources of the Nile River in … Read more
The Ancient Pagan Temple of Diana, Nemi
This Roman sanctuary and the Sacred Wood are located on the northern shore of Lake Nemi, just a few kilometers outside Rome. The temple of … Read more