Rome

The Significance of Palmyra’s Funerary Sculptures What can an extraordinary group of sculptures commemorating the dead reveal about ancient life in Palmyra? Thousands of ancient inhabitants’ portraits once adorned lavish…

Fresh Discoveries of Urban Life in Rome Unearthing Rome’s Long History New Danish-Italian excavations in central Rome are revealing traces of urban life spanning nearly three millennia. These digs are…

Qasr Bshir: A Roman Legacy in the Jordanian Desert Introduction Deep in the Jordanian desert, Qasr Bshir stands as an extraordinary relic of Roman imperial power. Recognized as one of…

From Soldiers to Citizens: Duty and Service in the Empire The Reality of Military Service Rome’s military is renowned as one of the finest fighting forces of the ancient world.…