The eruption killed thousands of people, but a 20-foot-deep cocoon of volcanic ash kept the city almost intact, providing precious information on domestic life in the ancient world.

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The Roman Forum was the center of ancient Roman public life, featuring temples, basilicas, and public spaces. Adjacent to the Forum is Palatine Hill, the legendary birthplace of Rome and the site ...

In fact, Roman actors were not allowed to vote nor could they serve public office. Check out this video essay from Crash Course Theater to discover more details about theater in ancient Rome.

Thousands of newly discovered fragments, which once adorned a high-status Roman building, offer an unprecedented glimpse into the artistic sophistication and daily life of ancient Londinium.

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