Public ceremonies, lavish processions, and temporary wooden arches were commonplace after victory in Ancient Rome. But during the height of its power, the emperor decided to change that and leave a ...

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Depiction of the opium poppy in the so-called ... by new details about extravagant luxury living and decadence in ancient Rome will be disappointed. This article discusses something rather ...

Most scientists claim that Romans adopted their gods directly from the Greeks. The reality, however, is more complicated.

bearing IOU notes and gossip in stunningly well-preserved wax Eli Wizevich A journey into the vast subterranean grounds preserved under Rome—from ancient aqueducts and apartment buildings to ...

This ancient Roman limestone pillar dates back to the reign of Roman emperor Tiberius in the 1st century C.E.. Mainly dedicated to Jupiter (Zeus), the pillar also contains depictions of other ...

Stunningly and unexpected, virtually all of the selections on view in this exhibition are complete. Co-organized by the Art Institute and Rome-based Torlonia Foundation, it is the first time works ...