The End of The Roman Empire: Did it Collapse or Was it Transformed?
Bryan Ward-Perkins finds that archaeology offers unarguable evidence for an abrupt ending.
Roman Empire
Abdication of the Emperor Diocletian
The Roman emperor abdicated on May 1st, 305.
Gladiator and the Myths of Rome
T.P. Wiseman looks at the development of the myth of ancient Rome, derived from the way its history has been seen.
Celebrity in the Ancient World
Robert Garland considers the meaning of fame and celebrity to the Greeks and Romans.
Death of the Emperor Claudius
Claudius died on 13 October AD 54. Roman opinion was convinced that Agrippina had poisoned him.
The Roman Villa at Sirmione
The beauty of Sirmione, which lies at the southern tip of Lake Garda in Italy, has proved an inspiration for poets since 56 BC, as T.P. Wiseman explains.
The Power of Place: Hadrian’s Wall
Martin Henig, interviewed by Tony Morris, shares a beaker of wine with the Emperor Hadrian.
Roman Holiday: Theodosius and his Spanish Villa
Danny Wood visits Carranque Archaeological Park, near Madrid, recently opened to the public.
Old Age in Ancient Rome
Mary Harlow and Ray Laurence look at what it meant to become a senior citizen in ancient Rome, and how this early model has a bearing on our attitudes towards ageing today.
The Foundation of Rome
The traditional date for the founding of Rome is April 21st, 753 BC.