[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...
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[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] How to Rebuild an Ancient Roman Monument: Anastylosis
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...
[MASTERCLASS] The Heir and The Spare; The Reigns of Titus and Domitian
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...
[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...
[FREE SEMINAR] What happened to Mark Antony’s children?
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....
[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...
[FREE SEMINAR] Newest Archaeological Projects & Exhibits in Rome
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:
[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:
[FREE SEMINAR] Spoils of War: the Fourth Crusade and Venice
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...
[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...
[FREE SEMINAR] Nero’s Golden House, the Domus Aurea
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...
[FREE SEMINAR] Daily Life Depicted in Roman Art – Life in the Forum
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...
[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:
