The Roman Empire's enduring legacy has profoundly impacted modern politics, architecture, law, and culture. Yet, its origins ...

Theatres were built throughout the Roman Empire. Their design was usually a ... were popular while other plays focused on Roman history. The first theatre that was permanently built was the ...

A look at the potential Roman origins of Valentine's Day. What are the origins of Valentine's Day? Perhaps the answer lies in a pagan festival that starts in a cave above Ancient Rome.

The Roman Empire is divided into two parts ... leaving the Senate—an institution that traced its history to the eighth century B.C.—as little more than a city council. By the time Odoacer ...

Splitting up an empire purposefully isn’t common in the annals of world history, but Diocletian recognized that the Roman Empire was simply too big to rule effectively as one person. So, he decided to ...

The history of the Roman Empire through the eyes of Livia Drusilla examines the reign of the empress's husband Augustus. It also covers the reigns of Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero.

Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series continues exploring the history of Rome with a focus on Augustus and his successors in the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Previously, the series ...