Roman history began in 753 B.C.E., when Romulus killed his twin brother and founded the city that would eventually rule the Mediterranean. That power would be built on slavery. No modern depiction of ...

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Caligula, the ancient Roman emperor infamous for his insanity and cruelty, may have had a soft spot for plants, according to recently published research. A new study co-authored by Trevor Luke, a ...

There’s no rehabilitating the reputation of Caligula. The 1st-century C.E. Roman Emperor has gone down in the annals of history accused of deeply transgressive behavior, to say nothing of his ...

For many, the story of early Christianity is forever filtered through Hollywood films. Victor Mature’s extravagant pecs or ...

Father of Europe. King of the Franks. Who was the man behind these titles? A biography by Charlemagne’s courtier gives us ...

The two-part special uses dramatic live action sequences, archive footage, and expert commentary to bring to life the crucial ...

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