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 ...

Rick Steves’ Europe: Art of the Roman Empire. Season 12 Episode 1204 | 28m 23s Video has Closed Captions | CC. The grand cities of ancient Rome’s vast empire and majestic churches of its fall.

Explore Rome, the Eternal City, in a virtual tour of its most iconic landmarks and historic sites. Visit the Colosseum, the ...

There are more than 50 theories for the function of this 12-sided, pentagonal-faced bronze object — but archaeologists have ...

Next to Julius Caesar, Augustus and Nero, Marcus Aurelius is one of the most famous leaders of the Roman Empire. Part of that is due to his role in “Gladiator,” the Oscar winner for Best ...

Students should read all the required texts listed below under General Art and Archaeology. In consultation with their advisor, they will also select at least one area for closer study, for which they ...

When CBS News asked men correspondents how often they think about the Roman Empire, several said they didn't think about it at all. But featured "CBS Mornings" host and streaming anchor Vladimir ...

Built during the republic and empire, a vast network of roads made moving goods and troops easier through all corners of the Roman world. Begun in 312 B.C., the Appian Way is perhaps the most ...