Rome celebrates the release of Gladiator II, director Ridley Scott’s sequel to the acclaimed original film, with a series of ...

From top: Megalopolis explores a modern-day Roman Empire; Gladiator II re-creates Rome in Fort Ricasoli, Malta; Brian F.

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Nero, who ruled from A.D. 54 to 68, is often remembered as one of history’s most notorious emperors, his reputation steeped ...

The Domus Aurea, or “Golden House,” is perhaps the most recognizable and widely known symbol of Emperor Nero’s extravagant ambitions; built between 65 and 68 AD after the Gr ...

Beginning our day at the Colosseum, we’ll survey this most emblematic icon of the Roman Empire before hopping on the Metro, grabbing a quick lunch, and marveling at the Vatican’s stunning collection ...

Witness the majestic Colosseum in Rome, one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. This unique drone footage reveals the ...

Gladiator IIs trailer hints at female characters potentially entering the Colosseum, leading many to wonder if female ...

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Silver drachma minted in Massalia (Marseilles, France) circa 350-220 BC. Credit: Jastrow/Wikimedia Commons The first ancient Greek colonies were established as early as the 8th century BC, while wide ...

Credit: Mattpopovich / CC0 / Wikimedia Commons The division of people into various social classes is a persistent feature across civilizations and was no less the case in ancient Greece where social ...