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Class struggle isn’t a modern invention — it’s been with us for thousands of years. Sarah Bond is a professor of classics at ...
These fascinating ancient maps can teach us so much about how our ancestors viewed the world. It’s amazing that these relics have lasted for so long. Imagine pulling up Google Maps on your phone and ...
Discover the story of Rome’s decline through its changing rulers—from the Republic’s consuls to the reign of King Theodoric.
The roar of the arena crowd, the bustle of the Roman forum, the grand temples, the Roman army in red with glistening shields ...
Bones found at the site of an ancient fish-processing plant were used to genetically identify the species that went into a fish sauce, often known as garum, eaten throughout the Roman Empire ...
Researchers think the camp was built during the second century C.E. Stretching across 22 acres, it was identified using a ...
We can probably safely assume Rome, in many areas, was likely pretty dirty and rank-smelling. That said, there's evidence of ...
The Pantheon is ancient Rome's best preserved monument. It was built as a temple to all the gods, but was converted into a Catholic church, which is why it wasn't plundered like so many other ...
Once chaotic and essential, Rome’s Suburra lay just below the Forum. Home to artisans, taverns, and intrigue, it shaped the ...
What was everyday life like for Romans living in Britain? Learn about Roman villas, technology and family life in this BBC Bitesize year 5/6 primary history guide.
Guest: W. Caleb McDaniel is associate professor of history at Rice University in Houston. He won the Pulitzer price in History in 2020 for his book, Sweet Taste of Liberty: A True Story of Slavery and ...