Into the Shadows on MSN
Was Roman cruelty strategic or cultural?
The Roman Empire is remembered for its engineering, law, and military brilliance—but also for extreme violence. From gladiatorial games to mass enslavement and ruthless suppression of rebellions, ...
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The golden age of Rome explained: Why the era of the five good emperors became the most peaceful and prosperous period in imperial history
Drawing on the famous judgment of Edward Gibbon and the testimony of ancient sources, this detailed historical analysis explores the Roman Empire between 98 and 180 AD, the age of the so-called Five ...
New research examines how lead was used in Rome in daily life, and what archaeological evidence reveals about its health effects.
From drunken debauchery to a feast for a saint, there are multiple theories about the history of Valentine’s Day.
One theory suggests the infamous Roman emperor survived an assassination attempt in the tunnel now open to the public.
Prostitutes And Matrons In The Roman World “Two thousand years ago, an aristocratic Roman matron named Vistalia faced a trial for adultery. Vistalia was notorious for conducting multiple extramarital ...
This spectacular work of medieval art imagines Christ's side as a vulva—and is now on view at the Met Cloisters, ...
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