Public ceremonies, lavish processions, and temporary wooden arches were commonplace after victory in Ancient Rome. But during ...

However, it was the Romans who fully embraced and refined the arch, turning it into a fundamental element of their engineering: by improving materials — especially through the development of concrete ...

Rome’s city centre is vast, and to fully explore its historical and cultural treasures, you would need at least a week. But ...

Rome has plenty of world-class art. To see one of the best-known private galleries, head to an elegant palace with incredible architecture and rich history.

Once at the top, visitors will be able to spot some of Rome's most famous buildings, including St. Peter's Basilica and the Altare della Patria. Interestingly, since it sits outside the ancient ...

Despite Rome’s glorious architecture, only the richest citizens ... Lifestyles of the rich and famous Life was very different for the upper classes. Wealthier Romans – including those who ...

The Romans were great builders, engineers and architects: Arches - the Romans were famous for building arches, a form they had copied from the Etruscans. Arches were used in many ways: for windows ...

A winningly intimate oasis amidst Rome's overwhelming tourist bustle.