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: