Brilliant Reconstruction of Greek Corinth During the Roman Period
Ancient Corinth was one of the most powerful and important of the Greek city-states, with the settlement itself boasting a population of over 90,000 during…
Ancient Corinth was one of the most powerful and important of the Greek city-states, with the settlement itself boasting a population of over 90,000 during…
From the historical perspective, the Roman domus (house) was oddly enough not exactly ‘Roman’ in its character; rather it was possibly inspired by a few…
Introduction Historically, Constantinople was the largest and wealthiest city in Europe from the 5th to early 13th century AD. To that end, it was Emperor…
It’s become common practice for those in love to share an engagement ring as a token of their commitment to the other. But when did…
Often viewed as the working-class heroes of Roman society, the gladiators have surely seen their fair share of screen time in our modern-day popular media….
Education was something that was highly valued in Roman culture. This emphasis on education is what helped to establish them as a society that’s still…
A Brief History of Trajan’s Column – A monument erected in commemoration of Emperor Trajan’s victory over the Dacians (who lived in what is now…
Previously, we have discussed the significance of the Temple Mount in Jewish culture, with this history and reconstruction of both the First and Second Jewish…
Introduction – A Clash of Cultures Fought between the Roman Republic and several Gallic tribes (mostly from areas constituting present-day France and Belgium), the Gallic Wars…
When it comes to the sheer scope of the Roman architectural prowess, we tend to relate to the fascinating legacy mostly through the expansive ruins…