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Was the fall of Rome in 476 AD actually a political narrative created after the fact?

We are all taught that the Roman Empire fell in 476 AD. It is one of the most famous dates in history, marking what is often ...

How the invention of glassblowing changed everyday life in ancient Rome

We see glass objects every day, and often don’t think much about them. Mass-produced glass has become so cheap we barely ...
Observer

At Giovanna Caruso Fendi’s FOROF, Rome’s Past Finds New Context in the Contemporary

In the remains of the Basilica Ulpia near Trajan’s Column, the city’s imperial past meets its cultural present.

History Channel explores the glory and collapse of Rome in new 2-night event series

The story of one of the world’s most powerful civilizations comes to life this week with the two-night premiere of “The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire” on History Channel. The special event begins ...

Inside the thrilling chariot races of ancient Rome’s Circus Maximus

Cheering crowds, fast horses, dramatic accidents, and even a little sorcery made up a typical day of chariot racing in Rome as thousands flocked to watch their favorite spectator sport.
Forbes

Fly Over Ancient Rome With This Dramatic New 3D Reconstruction

A new interactive 3D reconstruction of ancient Rome has been launched allowing viewers the opportunity to virtually transport themselves back in time and explore the capital of the Roman Empire as it ...
Greek Reporter

How Ancient Greeks Used Chicken Feathers to Defeat the Romans

Ancient Greek defenders at Ambracia repelled a Roman siege using a clay jar full of burning feathers, an early chemical ...