we’ve curated a selection of the best books about Roman history below. SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome by Professor Mary Beard One of the world’s foremost classicists, Mary Beard has written a ...
Archaeologists have discovered a "unique" ancient Roman drinking vessel mysteriously embedded in an Anglo-Saxon burial from the early 6th century A.D. The burial is one of 49 that were interred ...
There are many other stories that, if we pull at different pieces from this point in history, can teach us things about “the dream that was Rome” and how it can live — or die. As Scott’s ...
The "Gladiator" sequel centers on Lucius Verus, the secret son of Russell Crowe's character from the 2000 film. Both men achieve fame as enslaved fighters driven by their desire for revenge ...