Examine the extraordinary scale of imperial construction in Rome, from Augustus’ transformation of a city of brick into marble to Domitian’s lavish rebuilding of the Temple of Jupiter and Trajan’s ...
I'm from Rome, Italy, and always see tourists visiting the same crowded sites. The Colosseum and Vatican are must-sees for first-time visitors, but the city has more to offer. Check out the impressive ...
Domitian’s murder marked the end of the Flavian dynasty and changed the rules of succession. Nerva and Trajan (ruled 96 – 98 AD, 98 – 117 AD) were not born to rule, but were chosen for the job. The ...