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.
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 how the corvus boarding bridge transformed Rome from a land-based power to the dominant naval force in the Mediterranean, revolutionizing warfare and securing an empire through a single brilliant innovation.
Discover how three ancient Roman trade routes laid the foundation for today's global economy, influencing everything from your morning coffee supply chain to international shipping regulations.
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 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.
Discover how ancient Roman crop rotation and companion planting techniques offer powerful solutions to today's agricultural challenges, from soil depletion to chemical dependency, with insights from experts implementing these forgotten methods.
