Tag: Epigraphy

Discover how cutting-edge artificial intelligence is reconstructing Rome's forgotten Silk Road connections, revealing surprising new insights about global trade networks that challenge conventional historical narratives.

Discover what everyday Romans expressed through graffiti in Pompeii, revealing their social lives, humor, and culture.

Explore Roman writing tools, scripts, literacy spread, and their lasting impact on modern alphabets and society.

Explore the rise of Christianity in Rome through conversion stories, social change, persecution, and Constantine's pivotal role.

Explore Rome's linguistic diversity, from Latin and Greek dominance to lost languages like Gaulish and Punic in a multilingual empire.

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.

Explore Roman burial practices, tombs, mausoleums, and monuments honoring the dead and their cultural significance.

Explore the cultural exchange between Rome and its conquered territories, highlighting art, philosophy, and economic interdependence.

Explore the history, structure, and modern relevance of Roman numerals in trade, culture, and everyday life.

Roman coins serve as invaluable historical artifacts, offering a tangible link to the past. These coins, minted throughout the vast Roman Empire, provide insights into the political, economic, and social dynamics of the time. Their designs encapsulate the essence of Roman life, from the reigns of emperors to religious practices.