Public ceremonies, lavish processions, and temporary wooden arches were commonplace after victory in Ancient ... SENATE AND THE ROMAN PEOPLE (DEDICATE THIS MONUMENT). Four main panels decorating ...

The ancient Romans lived in smelly cities ... Herculaneum and Ostia (cities much better preserved than Rome) had private one-seat toilets, yet they were rarely connected to the main sewer lines. They ...

The Rome Colosseum, Verona’s impressive arena – everyone knows Italy’s beloved ancient Roman amphitheatres, synonymous with ...

(Related: A hiking tour along Rome's Appian Way) To get the most out of Rome’s ancient sites ... daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets to main attractions like the Colosseum, Vatican Museums ...

keep in mind you'll be enjoying the city's top-rated attractions with hordes of tourists. That said, if you're on a tight budget and you're yearning to visit Rome's ancient ruins and the Vatican ...

The Ancient Appian Way (Via Appia Antica) has a history that dates back to 312 B.C. and includes the site of Spartacus' execution (in 71 B.C.), the tomb of Caecilia Metella, and many a Roman ...

One ancient writer describes Julia, Augustus’ only daughter, entertaining her lovers in public in the Roman forum. While Messalina, Claudius’ first wife, is said to have taken part in a ...