How did the Greeks and Romans count Years?
You use AD and BC so often that they feel natural. Yet this way of counting years did not guide most people in the past. You step into a system …
The Roman Calendar Was a Mess (Until It Wasn’t)
You live in a world that treats year numbers as fixed and obvious. I speak to you at a moment tied to a familiar label, yet that label rests on …
Rome’s Ancient House of the Griffins: New Livestream Tours
Introduction: Unearthing an Aristocratic Roman Home New livestream tour brings a new light to the Palatine Hill. For centuries, Rome’s Palatine Hill has been a place of myth and power, …
Justinian the Great: Power, Law, and the Rise of the Eastern Roman Empire
You step into a world where strong rule meets deep crisis. You watch power shift as faith, law, and war press on every border. You speak from inside this moment, where clear …
800-Year-Old Roman Coins in Piggy Banks: A Fascinating Discovery
Archaeology has a unique way of bringing the past into the present, often through objects that were once ordinary in their time. Such is the case with a recent discovery …
From Healing to Holiness: The Roman Hospital and Byzantine Church of Kaunos
The newly published findings from Kaunos, in southwestern Turkey, tell us a story about the building that changed its purpose through the ages. What began as a Roman hospital in …
What If the Black Death Never Reached the Eastern Roman Empire?
In the late summer of 1347, merchant ships traveled between key trade ports in the Mediterranean and Black Sea. Among these stops was Constantinople, the capital of the Eastern Roman …
Why didn’t Rome Conquer Germania?
The Roman Empire expanded across much of Europe, showing incredible ambition and military strength. After securing Gaul, Rome set its sights on Germania, hoping to spread its influence even further. …
The Mystery of the Last Roman Pagans
In the late second century, Christians were a small group within the Roman Empire, making up less than one percent of the population. This changed rapidly over the next two …
What If Rome had discovered gunpowder?
Some of history’s most important discoveries have happened by accident. The invention of gunpowder began with people searching for something completely different: a potion for immortality. This event was not …
The Carthaginians Reimagined: New DNA Evidence Reshapes the Legacy of Rome’s Old Rivals
Who Were the Carthaginians? For centuries, Carthage stood in the imagination of historians and the public alike as the exotic, defiant foe of ancient Rome — a seafaring civilization founded …
What If Everything Went PERFECT For Rome?
Imagining an alternate Roman timeline is an intriguing exercise. In this hypothetical scenario, we explore how a perfect series of events could have influenced Rome’s growth and longevity. The goal …
Unsolved Mysteries about the Colosseum
The Colosseum, one of the most iconic landmarks of ancient Rome, has captivated the world for centuries. Its grandeur and history are legendary, yet many mysteries still surround this remarkable …
Why the Romans Stopped Reading Books
Bookstores in America are seeing a revival, with creative marketing and social media playing a role. Yet, the real draw remains the joy of exploring shelves, a pleasure that dates …