This book provides a brief, clear account of the main developments in the history of the Greek, Etruscan and Roman architecture, from the earliest times to the foundation of Constantinople. It ...

First transmitted in 1960, Sir Mortimer Wheeler surveys some of the Roman Empire’s most impressive architectural feats and the artworks that characterised the period. Show more First transmitted ...

Despite its unusually small size, the newly unearthed House of Phaedra is covered in elaborate frescos depicting mythological ...

Modern life makes us tired, right? But research from societies in Africa and South America suggests people in the ancient ...

A UNESCO World Heritage site, Hampi features stunning temples and ruins from the Vijayanagara Empire amidst a picturesque landscape. Surrounded by lush jungle, Tikal was a significant Mayan city known ...

Though rooted in the past, classics is a constantly evolving discipline. If you want to deepen your knowledge of the languages, literatures, art, archaeology, religion, philosophy, and history of ...

We take a closer look at hermits in art, from ancient statuaries to garden gnomes reimagined by Paul McCarthy.

Concrete is an incredibly useful and versatile building material on which not only today’s societies, but also the ancient Roman ... these last remnants of Roman architecture changed and changed ...

From stunning architecture to mouth-watering ... From the Pantheon’s ancient dome to the Vatican’s Renaissance, Rome will amazed me at every turn. I indulged in mouthwatering pizza and gelato while ...

Stepping inside, you'll be in awe of this architectural masterpiece without spending a penny. The Pantheon's architecture is an example of ancient Rome's engineering prowess. The colossal dome, ...

The crumbling yet still magnificent Ancient Rome is at the center of the city, in part of a larger area called the Centro Storico (or historic district). View the Colosseum, which centuries ago, would ...