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...