[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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Ostia means ‘mouths’ or 'doors/openings' in ancient Latin, and Rome’s original port was so-called because it was at the one mouths of the Tiber river, and where goods destined for...
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:
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,...
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...
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...
Let's examine a number of the early Christian sites and monuments in Rome, tracking the rise of this religion within the city walls. Sign-up today for access:
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...
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...
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:
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...
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...
Rome has its share of reconstructed monuments. Let's take a look at some of the most well-known sites subject to reconstruction in light of the new work at the Basilica...
In light of the recent show on Domitian, we'll examine the rule of Domitian (and his short-reigning older brother), including a discussion on recent scholarly attempts to rehabilitate the reigns...
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...
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...
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....
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...
The enemy of Augustus - Mark Antony committed suicide upon his defeat. But what about his children? We'll take a look at Antony's legacy, so influential on later Roman history....
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...
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...
What's new in Rome? Quite a lot! Let's look at new digs and new museums and exhibits in Rome. Sign-up today for access:
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...
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:
The Sack of Constantinople in 1204 was legendary. We'll examine some of the most iconic items pilfered and brought to Venice, where they are still visible: the tetrarchs, 4 bronze...
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...
One of Rome's most notorious homes, let's look at the construction and the extent of the Domus Aurea as well as new discoveries in the past decade! Sign-up today for...
Through two famous artistic examples - from Rome (marble relief) and Pompeii (frescoes) - we'll delve into what life was like in the forum of Roman cities. Sign-up today for...
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...
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...
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: