What did race and identity mean in the Roman Empire? In this historical documentary, we analyze how ancient Romans—through figures like Cicero, Julius Caesar, and early Christian writers—understood ...

Why was Alexander the Great seen by the Romans as the greatest military leader of the ancient world? This question would ...

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Our History editor-in-chief Amy Briggs can explain. How often do the men in your life think about the Roman Empire? Maybe more than you think. They may not wear costumes, like these Catalan actors ...

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Ancient mosaic in Turkey undergoes new conservation as experts work to preserve rare 5th-century artwork with optical ...