History
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Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My! Wild Animals in the Colosseum
This week we’re taking a closer look at the other major protagonists of the Roman games at the ...
Fri 20 Sep 2019
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Gladiators in the Roman Colosseum: An Introduction
An introductory primer to the gladiator games
Fri 06 Sep 2019
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The Complete Online Guide to the Palatine Hill
The Palatine Hill is a vital piece of the jigsaw puzzle that is Ancient Rome, whose spectacular ...
Fri 16 Dec 2016
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7 Pagan Festivals We Still Celebrate Today
When we hear or read about pagan religions and traditions, we automatically think that they’re ...
Fri 22 Mar 2019
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For Whom the Fiddle Plays: Nero and His Golden House
Learn about the most controversial emperor in the history of Rome: find out more about the terrible ...
Tue 12 Mar 2019
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How Deep is your Love? The Painful Ecstasy of Bernini’s Saint Teresa
Bernini's beautiful sculpture depicting the Ecstasy of St. Teresa is one of the masterpieces of ...
Wed 27 Feb 2019
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7 Things You Need to Know About...the Trevi Fountain
There are some places in Rome you can’t afford to miss. One of the city’s absolute highlights is ...
Mon 25 Feb 2019
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The stunning golden mosaics of St. Clement's Basilica in Rome
Learn about the mosaics of St. Clement’s Basilica: decipher their intricate medieval symbolism and ...
Fri 15 Feb 2019
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Donatello’s Penitent Magdalene: A ‘Hag of Articulate Wood’ in Renaissance Florence
Get the full story behind Donatello’s magnificent wooden sculpture of Mary Magdalene in Florence, ...
Wed 15 Jul 2020
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Augustus Caesar Octavian: What’s in a Name for Rome’s First Emperor?
Retrace the sensational life of Octavius Augustus in his conquering of the Republican institutions ...
Mon 07 May 2018
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