Frank Korn
For contemporary archeologists hoping to come upon the leftovers of the Rome of the Caesars, they must often search beneath the ubiquitous layers of the Rome of the Popes.
Ancient Rome's rich and famous lived in enviable style and excess, and the Roman villa was its quintessence.
Ancient Rome's mighty engineers excelled in one of the great architectural wonders of the world: the aqueduct.
The prototype of what we recognize today as the modern book publishing industry had its forerunner in ancient Rome.
Caesar Augustus loved his family, and his penchant for monumentality manifested this on a grand scale.
The story behind ancient Rome's vital bridges, critical to the power and extent of the Roman Empire.
The history of Roman basilicas extend back before they became architectural symbols of Christian faith.
Ostia Antica, like ancient Pompeii, affords a spectacular yet intimate glimpse into Roman daily life.
A classical scholar retells the story of the discovery of the remains of the Apostle Peter.