Like the roots of the concept of “citizen”, the origin of the legal construction of “privacy” lies...
Rome
The history of poisons and poisoning goes back about 5,000 years to the earliest written records of...
Although Constantine is acclaimed as the first emperor to embrace Christianity, he was not technically the first...
Silk became so popular that the Roman Senate periodically issued proclamations to prohibit the wearing it on...
The end of the Western Roman Empire traditionally has been seen by historians to mark the end...
The south of Spain was fertile and ideal for export wine, olive oil and garum (fermented fish...
Approximately 40 hectares (98 acres) of parklands at Hadrian’s Villa are open for visitors to explore. Introduction...
In search of glory and riches, seven legions were led in an unprovoked attack on the Parthians....
As a result of the various crises that plagued the Western Roman Empire in the 3rd and...
These four legions were a vital part of the empire. Introduction The legions of Spain, Roman Africa, and Egypt did not...
Despite Rome’s best efforts, the territory remained unstable and would remain a place of conflict for years...
Roman medicine was highly influenced by the Greek medical tradition. Introduction Medicine in ancient Rome combined various techniques...
When the villa was excavated, sixty-eight sections of wall paintings were removed before the remains of the...
Roman gardens were built to suit a range of needs and activities. Curated/Reviewed by Matthew A. McIntoshPublic...
The purity of the aureus and changing values of other currency significantly affected the empire’s economy. Curated/Reviewed...
Exploring the main elements of municipal water supply and their artificial development. By Dr. Henning FahlbuschProfessor of...
The works of Roman writers have provided insight into the role played by wine in Roman culture....
Londinium was established as a civilian town by the Romans about four years after the invasion of...
Ancient Romans had more water to drink daily than New Yorkers in the 21st century. And there...
The image of an intoxicated ancient world goes against the idea that moderation was the key to...
The best physicians were well schooled in pharmaceutical lore, with an armamentarium of drugs. By Dr. John...
These battles were part of long-lasting conflict between the Roman Empire and the Persians. Introduction The Roman–Parthian Wars (54...
Despite numerous defeats at the hands of the Romans, the death of Gallic independence came in this one, single,...
“Census” is a Latin word. The modern notion of a state counting the population is a direct...
Why the biblical reference in Revelation should be considered in its first-century context. By Dr. Eric M....
He was one of the most celebrated athletes in ancient history. Early Life Gaius Appuleius Diocles was...
The Circus was Rome’s largest venue for ludi, public games connected to Roman religious festivals. Introduction The Circus...
There has perhaps been no other philosophic writer whose thinking was as closely connected with the patterns...
For contemporaries, the sack was an “unbelievable spectacle and conflagration”. By Dr. John M. HuntAssistant Professor of...
The empire’s expansion brought them into contact with a population of different customs, languages, and religions. Introduction...