Think you know ancient Rome? Think again. Discover the truth behind 7 popular Roman history myths—from thumbs-down gladiator signals and vomitoriums to Nero’s “fiddle” and lead poisoning. Uncover what really happened and why understanding the real Roman world matters more than ever.
Discover how ancient Roman religious templates continue to influence modern worship practices, from the calendar you follow to the architecture of your place of worship—revealing connections that bridge millennia of human spirituality.
A groundbreaking Pompeii villa discovery reveals sophisticated artistic techniques thought impossible for first-century Romans, forcing historians to rewrite the timeline of ancient art history.
Explore how revolutionary archaeological techniques at Pompeii have uncovered evidence of sophisticated urban planning, advanced technologies, and social dynamics that fundamentally challenge our understanding of ancient Roman civilization.
Discover how ancient Roman military leadership techniques offer powerful solutions to modern management challenges. Learn practical applications of discipline, communication chains, and reward systems that transformed history's most effective fighting force—and how they can transform your team today.
Discover how Roman women wielded surprising economic and political power behind the scenes, from owning vast estates to influencing imperial policy—rewriting the narrative you thought you knew about women in antiquity.
Discover the surprising truth about sexuality in ancient Rome that history books sanitize—from power dynamics trumping gender to sexual customs that challenge everything we thought we knew about this influential civilization.
Discover how Roman emperors mastered public opinion through five sophisticated propaganda techniques that continue to shape political communication today—from Augustus's image manipulation to modern campaign strategies.
Discover why even our most advanced modern technology fails to replicate three extraordinary Roman sculpture techniques, including their legendary marble polishing methods that have mystified artists for centuries.