Hannibal’s incredible route through the Alps: Experts delve into the astonishing ancient feat
Hannibal and his army’s crossing of the Alps in 218 BC is often viewed as a military action that is tantamount to daredevilry on a…
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Superb animation presents an overview of the Roman Praetorian Guards
The famed Praetorian Guards (or cohortes praetoriae) constitute a unique parcel of ancient Roman military history. In many ways, alluding to the proverbial scope of ‘too much power…
15 major Roman gods and goddesses you should know about
Like many contemporary cultures, the ancient Romans tended to view their mythological tradition as being borne by history rather than legends, with the central themes…
Rome metro works reveal the presence of an ancient Roman centurion’s domus
Last year, Rome’s metro works revealed an ancient aqueduct (from circa 3rd century BC) and ‘Pompeii like scenes‘ (from circa 3rd century AD), with both…
10 animated reconstructions of ancient structures you should know about
Previously, we had talked about the animated reconstructions of ancient cities. Well, this time around, we have decided to shift the focus on individual structures…
Astounding 10 minute 3D animation features the center of Rome in all its glory in 320 AD
Touted as the most detailed 3D rendering of the ancient metropolis, Danila Loginov has presented his third and final promo of the ‘eternal city’ of…
10 ancient cities presented via astounding animated digital reconstructions
In the modern context, we tend to relate to ancient cities mostly through the expansive ruins preserved by the many archaeological sites across the world….
Archaeologists come across the ‘best’ conserved large Etruscan villa in Italy
The site of Vetulonia (Vatluna or simply Vatl in Etruscan) is often perceived in historical circles as the ‘last’ of the Etruscan cities in Etruria…
Excavations confirm the first known major evidence of Caesar’s invasion of Britain
Julius Caesar’s invasions of Britain, in circa 55 and 54 BC, pertain to audacious military feats that were never tried before by any Roman general….
Excavation reveals Roman temple and domus with mosaics at the site of Carsulae, central Italy
The archaeological site of Carsulae in Umbria, central Italy, is one of the better examples of Roman urbanism fueled by the ancient Roman road of…
