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The highest-paying jobs in ancient Rome revealed

Ancient Rome offered fortunes to the right people, from powerful merchants and elite politicians to skilled entertainers and ...

How the invention of glassblowing changed everyday life in ancient Rome

We see glass objects every day, and often don’t think much about them. Mass-produced glass has become so cheap we barely ...
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How the Romans Invented Apartment Living. It Was Brilliant, Brutal, and Often Deadly

For most people in the capital of the ancient world, Rome did not mean marble villas, garden courtyards, and reclining ...

Inside the thrilling chariot races of ancient Rome’s Circus Maximus

Cheering crowds, fast horses, dramatic accidents, and even a little sorcery made up a typical day of chariot racing in Rome as thousands flocked to watch their favorite spectator sport.
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At Giovanna Caruso Fendi’s FOROF, Rome’s Past Finds New Context in the Contemporary

In the remains of the Basilica Ulpia near Trajan’s Column, the city’s imperial past meets its cultural present.
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Greek Physicians of Ancient Rome: Trusted Healers or Suspicious Foreigners?

Citizens of Ancient Rome often viewed Greek physicians with a volatile mix of profound suspicion and life-saving necessity.
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Were there serial killers in ancient Rome? The dark crimes history forgot

Ancient Rome had murderers, sadists, bandits, and killers whose crimes shocked even their own society. This video examines ...
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Experience the Magnificence of Ancient Rome on a Two-Hour Journey Through Time

A new 3D tour of ancient Rome allows you to explore the imperial city as it appeared in the 4th century CE. The tour, produced by the education technology company Flyover Zone, is the fourth iteration ...