The two sons of Vespasian Titus and Domitian (ruled 79 – 81 AD, and 81 – 96 AD respectively) could not have been more different as emperors. Although Titus had a reputation for ruthlessness, he would ...
Rome wasn't built in a day, but Peacock's gladiator epic TV series "Those About to Die" (now streaming) was buzzing with activity during Anthony Hopkins' first afternoon as Emperor Vespasian in an ...
For decades, audiences have been fascinated by the topic of the Roman Empire — and not just because it’s been trending on TikTok. From gladiator battles to cutthroat power struggles, from bacchanalian ...
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for the entire first season of “Those About to Die,” now streaming on Peacock. In the underbelly of Rome in Peacock’s swords-and-sandals epic “Those About to ...
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 ...
In June of the year 68, the emperor Nero, on learning that the Roman Senate had declared him a public enemy, plunged a dagger into his throat (with the loyal assistance of his private secretary). A ...
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Virginia survey, 1995. Image on file. unsigned The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American ...
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