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People in Ancient Greece and Rome were just as obsessed with falling in love as we are. And their romantic tribulations bring plenty of timeless advice.
Do Some Men Love Ancient Rome for the Wrong Reasons? In two new books, ... Goldsworthy gives an excellent account of the war the Persian king Khusro II launched in the early 600s.
Artists owe a great debt to ancient Rome. Over the years, it’s provided a backdrop for countless films and novels, each of which has put forward its own vision of the Empire and what it stood for.
Graffiti can be seen on many of the walls in Gladiator II, including this scene with Marcus Acacius (Pedro Pascal). Landmark Media/Alamy Stock Photo Graffiti was a powerful form of protest in ...
Chariot racing stirred up both love and hate in ancient Rome. The fastest sport on two wheels thrilled fans in packed arenas across Roman lands, while the elite condemned—and exploited—the ...