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The Full Glory of a Golden Rome...

The Piazza Navona Vesta's Temple During the late nineteenth century, as in every previous age, Rome was the world's most famous city. Young noblemen would make Rome the high point of their ‘Grand Tour’, which aimed at immersing themselves in the classical culture that inspired their education.

7 Mind-Blowing Facts About Rome’s Pantheon

Wandering through the city of Rome, you are bound to see quite a few ancient buildings and modern churches. One of the city's most magnificent monuments - which happens to be both a church and an ancient landmark - is the Pantheon.

This Is What the City of Rome Looked Like 1700 Years Ago

The plaster model is a 1:250 scale facsimile of the imperial city of Rome circa 306-337 AD, at which point the city had reached its largest dimensions.

10 Superb Quotes From Ancient Rome’s Emperors

From Julius Caesar, the first Roman Emperor, to Marcus Aurelius, the philosopher-king, Rome’s leaders were as different as you can imagine. Some were ruthless tyrants, others were tactical military leaders or even philosophers.

10 Truly Bizarre Facts About Life in Ancient Rome

We associate Ancient Rome with its many pivotal achievements - democracy, city-building, philosophy, and art.

This Is How 11 Ancient Roman Ruins Looked Like In the Past

Ancient Rome is the birthplace of modern Western culture. One of the greatest accomplishments of this ancient civilization is its splendid architecture, the likes of which is difficult to see in any other corner of the Earth.

15 Colossal Buildings Built by Ancients That Still Stand

Basilica of Santa Sabina, Rome, Italy - 432AD source This basilica has remained unchanged ever since it was constructed some 16 centuries ago. It is the oldest extant Roman basilica in the city of Rome. 5. 

10 Exquisite Libraries You Must See to Believe

Here are 10 of the most dazzling libraries you will ever see, part of Bohbot's “House of Books” series: 1) Bibliothèque du Sénat, Paris 2) Boston Public Library, Boston 3) Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Paris 4) Bibliothèque Interuniversitaire de la Sorbonne, Paris 5) Biblioteca Vallicelliana, Rome

The Visionary Art and Turbulent Life of Caravaggio

During this time, he executed a number of private commissions and started painting Biblical subjects, the most profitable genre in the strictly Catholic Rome.

7 Must-Read Books That Will Get You Interested in History

A History of Ancient Rome Author: Mary Beard Year: 2015 What’s it about? Ancient Rome fascinates all of us. "A History of Ancient Rome" provides a fresh and clear perspective on ancient Rome. Unlike many other books on the subject, however, Mary Beard focuses on how Rome grew, not why it collapsed.