Caligula, the notoriously erratic Roman emperor known for his bloodthirsty cruelty, probably also possessed a nerd's ...

The city of Rome around 500 AD was both majestic and struggling, filled with ancient architecture and the remnants of empire. Discover how life looked in this fascinating era as we unveil its hidden ...

A common whiff in the Roman city would have come from the animals and the waste they created. Roman bakeries frequently used ...

Step back in time to Rome in 500 AD and discover the city’s ancient wonders. From grand architecture to daily life, see how ...

Once chaotic and essential, Rome’s Suburra lay just below the Forum. Home to artisans, taverns, and intrigue, it shaped the ...

The same force that paved the way for the Greek Golden Age sowed the seeds of its political collapse: individualism.

We can probably safely assume Rome, in many areas, was likely pretty dirty and rank-smelling. That said, there's evidence of ...