Discover the untold stories of seven powerful Roman women whose political genius and social influence often surpassed the emperors themselves, reshaping history from behind the throne.
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 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 ancient Roman legal innovations continue to safeguard your fundamental rights in the modern world. From property ownership to fair trials, Rome's lasting legacy shapes the protections you rely on every day.
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.
Ancient Rome, founded in 753 B.C., evolved from a monarchy to a republic, then to an empire under Augustus, profoundly influencing Western culture and law.