The Magnificent Hadrian’s Villa: Architecture and Reconstruction
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…
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Golden House of Rome: History and Reconstruction
Introduction – Beyond the ambit of military triumphs, the Romans were known for both their architectural and engineering prowess. And sometimes such scopes of expertise…
Ancient Alexandria of Egypt: History and Reconstruction
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…
Ancient Roman Gladiators: Origins and History
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…
History Of The Early Roman Army: From 753 – 146 BC
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,…
Trajan’s Column: Detailed 3D Reconstruction Of The Roman Triumphal Column
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…
Visual Reconstruction of 5 Roman Cities You Should Know About
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…
Cleopatra: Incredible History and Reconstruction of the Ancient Queen of Egypt
Introduction – The Greek Connection Cleopatra – the very name brings forth reveries of beauty, sensuality, and extravagance, all set amidst the political furor of…
Hannibal Barca: The Military Genius Who Defied the Roman Republic
Hannibal ad portas – a phrase that not only exemplified what an entire generation of Romans went through but also reverberated into popular consciousness during…
The Magnificent Sphinx Room Inside Nero’s Golden House Revealed After 2,000 Years
Beyond military triumphs, the Romans were known for both their architectural and engineering prowess. And sometimes such scopes of expertise even reached obsessive and (we…
