The Pantheon is an ancient temple located in Rome, Italy. It was originally built in 27 BC-25 BC by Marcus Agrippa during the reign of Augustus, but it was rebuilt by Emperor Hadrian in AD 126. The Pantheon is considered one of the greatest architectural masterpieces of ancient Rome and is one of the best-preserved…
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The Colosseum: A Guide to Rome’s Iconic Amphitheater
The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, is a large elliptical amphitheater located in the center of Rome, Italy. It is considered one of the greatest engineering feats of ancient times and is one of Rome’s most famous landmarks. The Colosseum is a symbol of Imperial Rome and is considered one of the greatest…
Six Reasons To Love Cleopatra VIII
Now, although we could jabber on about Anne Boleyn all day, we decided to take a break from both jabbering on about the Tudors…and talking altogether! New Contributor, Annelise Baer, has taken the reigns from us and reveals the six reasons behind her love for Cleopatra! Elizabeth Taylor, Theda Bara and Vivien Leigh in their…
Brutus Vs Caesar
One was hailed a dictator, the other a saviour of Rome. One wanted reform, the other wanted to save the Republic. Brutus Vs. Caesar. Good Vs. Evil. Murderer Vs. Murderer. Whose team would you have been on? It’s age old battle; one Gretchen Wieners struggled with herself. To make it easier for you we have…
How To Have Sex Like Socrates
In tribute to the self described historical detective, Vicki Leon, here are ten ways the ancient Greeks flaunted their sexuality (taken from her new release ‘The Joy of Sexus: Lust, Love & Longing in the Ancient World’). Now I don’t want you to think we are lowering the tone here, because as Leon quite rightly…