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.
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.
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.