Step into the bustling Roman forum of the 1st century AD, where trade, politics, and daily life converged in the heart of the empire.
The Roman Forum Marketplace: Commerce, Community, and Culture in the 1st Century AD
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Ancient Rome
Spanning the Empire: Roman Bridge Building in the 1st Century AD
Discover how Roman engineers designed and built bridges in the 1st century AD, using innovation and discipline to connect an empire.
Laughter and Masks: Roman Theater in the 1st Century BC
Explore the world of Roman comedy in the 1st century BC—where masked actors, clever scripts, and civic spectacle entertained the republic.
Wine, Walls, and Whispers: Inside a Roman Popina of the 1st Century AD
Step into a 1st-century Roman popina—a tavern where wine flowed, food sizzled, and daily life played out in laughter and debate.
Trimmed and Styled: A Visit to a Roman Tonsor in the 1st Century AD
Explore the lively world of Roman barbershops in the 1st century AD, where grooming, gossip, and social life intersected.
Sacred Vows and Social Contracts: Roman Weddings in the 1st Century AD
Step into a 1st-century Roman wedding and discover how rituals, garments, and ceremonies reflected law, love, and family prestige.
Learning the Roman Way: Inside a Ludus Schoolroom in the 1st Century AD
Step into a 1st-century Roman ludus and explore how children were educated with wax tablets, scrolls, and classical discipline.
Music and Merriment: Entertainment at Roman Banquets in the 1st Century AD
Explore how music enlivened Roman banquets in the 1st century AD, blending art, performance, and elite culture in the heart of ancient feasts.
Waves of War: Roman Naval Battles and the Fight for the Mediterranean in the 1st Century BC
Uncover the brutal tactics, ships, and strategies behind Roman naval battles in the 1st century BC as Rome vied for maritime supremacy.
The Cursus Publicus: Rome’s Remarkable Postal Network in the 1st Century AD
Discover how the Roman Empire used the cursus publicus—its state-run courier system—to connect cities, governors, and emperors across vast distances.
