Rome’s Colosseum not only hosted gladiatorial games, but also animal hunts, mock-up naval battles, and even a few plays.

Rome is famous for its grand public architecture, like the greatest amphitheater ever built, the largest church in the world, and a Baroque fountain big enough to jump in. Size has mattered for ...

The architecture of St. Louis has a long and storied pedigree, going far back in history past its 254 years of existence. Whenever I visit Rome, Italy, I’m always amazed at the richness of its ...

The Romans gave Europe its first taste of a common culture—and awe-inspiring art. The Romans gave Europe its first taste of a common culture—and awe-inspiring art. From its groundbreaking architecture ...

For centuries, Rome, Italy, has been a city of great importance. Once the center of the ancient Roman empire, today it’s one of the most popular cities in the world for tourists, with millions ...

At the opening of his theatre in 55 BCE, Pompey staged a version of his triple triumph of 61 BCE within the dramatic action of a restaged version of Accius’ Clytemnestra. Agamemnon’s triumphal return ...