Ancient civilizations have always fascinated historians and the public. Because of how different the modern world is, we tend ...

Her previous book, ‘ SPQR ‘, which is also available in Folio Society edition, took readers on an exhilarating journey back in time to the origins of the Roman Republic, a period in the history of ...

An international team of archaeologists face the fascinating challenge of bringing to light the lost secrets of the Roman Empire. To understand who the gladiators were and to discover the secret ...

In 2014, workers building the restaurant on the outskirts of Rome stumbled upon an ancient Roman road. Such finds can usually halt the construction process, but in this case, "McDonald's ...

Explore the rich history of Italy with these documentaries and series. Based on the work of archaeologists, a work of restitution brings ancient Rome back to life.

Tudor Giurgiu and Cristian Pascariu's documentary Nasty, about the life and career of the tennis player Ilie Năstase, was included in the selection of the Rome Film Festival, which takes place ...

Edward Watts is a historian at the University of California San Diego and the author of two books on ancient Rome. One, from 2018, is called Mortal Republic: How Rome Fell Into Tyranny ...