Most of us picture historical figures through polished royal portraits, striking statues, or cinematic interpretations ...
Roman Emperor Caligula is one of ancient history's darkest and most unsettling figures. His name is synonymous with excess, ...
The Pax Romana—the 200-year “golden age” of the Roman Empire—was a marvel of diversity, connectivity, and unchallenged hegemony. By the middle of the second century AD, imperial Rome ruled territory ...
The “Gladiator” sequel centers on Lucius Verus, the secret son of Russell Crowe’s character from the 2000 film. Both men achieve fame as enslaved fighters driven by their desire for revenge Paul ...