Reconstruction of Ara Pacis – The ‘Altar of Peace’ in Rome
Introduction and Reconstruction – Ara Pacis Augustae (roughly translating to ‘Altar of Augustan Peace’) was conceived as an altar in Rome dedicated to Pax, the…
Introduction and Reconstruction – Ara Pacis Augustae (roughly translating to ‘Altar of Augustan Peace’) was conceived as an altar in Rome dedicated to Pax, the…
Reconstruction of Ostia Antica – Ostia Antica (derived from os, the Latin for “mouth”) was the preeminent harbor city of ancient Rome, with its geographical…
Interestingly enough, one of the greatest architectural marvels of the Roman empire in its apical stage (in 2nd century AD), was not actually constructed within the…
Introduction – Beyond the ambit of military triumphs, the Romans were known for both their architectural and engineering prowess. And sometimes such scopes of expertise…
Short History of Alexandria – Alexander the Great possibly christened around 70 settlements from Africa to Asia after his own name (along with at least one after…
Often viewed as the working-class heroes of the Roman society, the gladiators have surely seen their fair share of screen time in our modern-day popular…
In the introduction of Rome and Her Enemies, historian Tom Holland starts out by saying “Rome was the supreme carnivore of the ancient world.” However,…
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…
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…
Introduction – The Greek Connection Cleopatra – the very name brings forth reveries of beauty, sensuality, and extravagance, all set amidst the political furor of…