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Protected by Rome and allowed to continue their religion, everything was fine until rebellion in Judaea led to a major change in the practice of their faith. By the beginning of the first century ...

Here are the best ancient ruins in Rome that AREN’T the Colosseum! Want to go underground to a 1st century Roman street? How about walking through the ruins of an ancient palace? Here are the ...

Why was the first century so turbulent? The first answer is simple: hereditary rule. For most of this period, emperors were not chosen on the basis of their ability or honesty, but simply because ...

Booming populations such as Rome’s—thought to have reached one million in the first century A.D.—needed an entire system of aqueducts not only for drinking water but also for supplying ...

After Rome conquered Ancient Greece, it turned Sparta into a theme park, with performances for tourists showcasing its ...

The research counters a long-held narrative about the first-century Roman siege of the fortress. The legend of Masada is etched into Jewish lore: For years, the story goes, ancient Jews held out ...

The collection’s first stop is the Art Institute ... the fragmentary state of ancient Roman sculpture, collectors in the 17th through 19th century favored complete works of art.” ...