Rome

December 24, 2023

This 2,300-year-old mosaic made of shells and coral has just been found buried under Rome

A five-year dig into the side of Rome’s Palatine Hill yielded treasure last week when archaeologists discovered a deluxe banquet room dating from around the first […]
April 5, 2023

Who Were the Celts, the Fierce Warriors Who Practiced Druidism and Sacked Rome?

The ancient Celts were fierce warriors who lived in mainland Europe. But during the Renaissance, an idea took hold that they lived in the British Isles. […]
April 2, 2023

The Fall of the Praetorian Guard

The Praetorian Guard were an elite unit within the Imperial army, serving primarily as personal protectors and intelligence operatives for the Roman emperors. The roots of […]