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[FREE SEMINAR] Little Known Sites Along the Via Appia

Let's see some of the locations we've been filming for the Via Appia documentary project in the month of August.  You'll be surprised at what we've discovered! Sign-up today for...

[FREE SEMINAR] The Arch of Septimius Severus

This is one of of the best preserved arches from ancient Rome. Through an examination of the details, we will learn about Septimius Severus' conquest of Parthia. We can also...

[FREE SEMINAR] The Underground Site: Case Romane

On the Caelian hill, let's explore the little known domicile structures (domus, insula) that became the location of the Church SS. Giovanni e Paolo. Part of a new underground Rome...

[FREE SEMINAR] San Clemente: Exploring Rome’s Layers

San Clemente is like a time elevator. Let's enter the Medieval church, then descend into the early Christian church remains, and finally descend into the Ancient Roman layers- warehouse and...

[FREE SEMINAR] Roman Mosaics of the Capitoline Museums

A new exhibit of Roman exhibits allows us to examine the production and varieties of mosaics created in imperial Rome in public, private, and religious settings. Sign-up today for access:

[FREE SEMINAR] Tota Italia Exhibit

This recent exhibit demonstrates the wide range of Italic cultures subsumed under Rome. Etruscan, Samnite, Oscan, Greek, and more - we can explore the resilience of these people of Italy,...

[MASTERCLASS] The cult of Mithras in Rome and Ostia

Why was this religion so profoundly present in Rome and its port city?  How to access our Masterclasses: Contribute $100 for each Masterclass: Major donors ($500 or more) are automatically...

[FREE SEMINAR] Rome’s Talking Statues

One of the great examples of recycled history in Rome is the reuse of ancient statuary to anonymously complain about the problems of Rome. Join in for a look at...

[MASTERCLASS] The effect of climate change on Roman Ruins

We'll consider the rising sea, Tiber Island, increased temperatures, extreme weather changes, long term effect of Rome's floodwalls, as well as new initiatives like the new Colosseum floor.  How to...

[FREE SEMINAR] The Arch of Constantine

Let's look at one of Rome's most famous monuments. The Arch of Constantine contains art from lost arches (Hadrian, Domitian or Trajan, Marcus Aurelius). Let's look at what's original and...

[FREE SEMINAR] Lost Triumphal Arches of Rome

Rome boasts three triumphal arches: Titus, Septimius Severus, and Constantine. But so many others have been lost. Let's reconstruct these arches and their histories. Sign-up today for access:

[MASTERCLASS] Ancient Rome’s Stolen History

So much art has been looted from Italy over the years.  Let's examine some of the more recent successes of Italy's Art Theft department, and the new museums and exhibits...

[FREE SEMINAR] Rome’s Newest Excavation

This past week, Rome presented the findings from a 4 year excavation next to the Baths of Caracalla, in search of the earliest traces of the Via Appia, built in...

[FREE SEMINAR] The 11 Aqueducts of Ancient Rome

The Romans were proud of their engineering achievements, especially their aqueducts. Let's take a look, one by one. at the 11 aqueducts that were constructed over 600 years to ultimately...

[FREE SEMINAR] Roman Wall Painting

Roman wall painting was a classic feature of Roman art.  We'll look at the evolution of the genre - in Rome, Pompeii, and Ostia- from the Republican era to the...

[MASTERCLASS] How far was the reach of Rome?

Within a discussion of "Romanization" and the Empire's "effects of globalization", we'll take a look at just how far the influence and impact of Rome stretched out beyond the Mediterranean....

[FREE SEMINAR] Why is an Amphitheater Round?

The amphitheater- where gladiator bouts were held- is a distinct building form created by the Romans. Why does it have this particular, oval- elliptical shape? We'll examine the origins of...

[MASTERCLASS] Where to kill an Emperor in Rome

There were so many attempts on the emperor's life in Rome. Many were successful. We'll take a look at the mechanics of conspiracy and the locations of the event, throughout...

[FREE SEMINAR] Who were the Normans?

The Normans arrived in Sicily to liberate the island from Arab control. They ended up creating their own kingdom. We'll examine some of their impressive material remains in Palermo, including...

[MASTERCLASS] The Imperial Court

The emperor ruled Rome and the Empire from the Palatine hill. Within the palace (definitively built by Domitian) there was the imperial family, which included the familia Caesaris, encompassing immediate...

[FREE SEMINAR] The Hagia Sophia

The most important church in Constantinople and a successor (and rival) of the Pantheon. Let's examine this iconic structure. Sign-up today for access:

[MASTERCLASS] Rebuilding Ancient Rome – The Forum

We will take an exclusive look into the fascinating world of reconstruction of ancient monuments - digitally and also handmade model-making. From exceptional footage of the  plastico di Roma to...

[MASTERCLASS] Who were the Normans?

Freeing up Sicily from the Arabs, the Normans, led by Roger II, created a new kingdom and a new multi-cultural empire. We'll examine the Norman successes that led to the...

[FREE SEMINAR] Roman Marbles – Types & Uses

What were the decorative stones of the Roman Empire?  We'll examine the evidence in Rome: white and colored marbles, porphyry, granite from throughout the Empire, from Spain to Egypt! Sign-up...

[FREE SEMINAR] An Overview of Regal Rome

What did early Rome look like? Let's examine the stories, historical evidence, and archaeological materials in this free online seminar! Sign-up today for access: