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The Early Papacy in Rome
The pope is one of the most influential figures in the world today. Let’s turn back to the beginning and look at the early role of the pope in Rome, from the first century AD to the 6th century.

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Curia Iulia
Discover the Curia Julia, the ancient Roman Senate house built by Caesar and inaugurated by Augustus, later transformed into a church and then restored to its imperial form. This free seminar explores its layered history—from political power to sacred space—at the heart of the Roman Forum.

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MASTERCLASS
The Reuse of Ancient Spaces in Rome
From the Pantheon to the Frigidarium of the Baths of Caracalla, Roman sites were continually repurposed and reinterpreted over the ages. We’ll take a look at some of the best known Roman sites In Rome in Christian Rome as well some little known monuments and spaces.

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Exploring Empire and Eternity Egypt
Egypt is a fusion of pharaonic, Greek, and Roman worlds through temples, tombs, and cities. We explore how Egypt’s unique position shaped religion, art, and imperial power at the edge of Rome’s vast empire.

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Jordan, Rome’s Eastern Frontier
Stunning architecture, inscriptions, and landscapes- Jordan shaped the eastern frontier of the Roman world. From the Roman city of Jerash to Petra, Amman, and desert forts, discover how Jordan’s ancient sites reveal a dynamic crossroads of empires and cultures.

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MASTERCLASS
Crossroads of Empire: Eastern Sicily
Eastern Sicily, where Greek, Roman, and Byzantine worlds converge. Darius explores the island’s layered past through the archaeology of Syracuse, Catania, Taormina and explores eastern Sicily’s pivotal role in shaping Mediterranean history at the crossroads of empire.

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All recurring donors ($25 per month for at least 4 months) are automatically enrolled in 2 Masterclasses