In 112 AD, Emperor Trajan inaugurated his monumental forum in Rome—an architectural masterpiece that symbolized the height of imperial power and Roman civic life.
Trajan’s Forum: Monument to an Empire at Its Zenith, 112 AD
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Roman Architecture
Domitian and the Colossus: Imperial Ego in Marble, 90 AD
In 90 AD, Emperor Domitian commissioned a colossal statue of himself in the Roman Forum—a symbol of divine authority and imperial ambition that reflected the power and paranoia of his reign.
Hadrian’s Villa: Power and Peace at Tivoli, 125 AD
Around 125 AD, Emperor Hadrian began building a vast imperial villa at Tivoli—an architectural masterpiece that reflected his cosmopolitan vision and shaped Roman luxury for centuries.
Securing the New Province: Building Rome’s Frontier in Dacia, 106 AD
After the conquest of Dacia in 106 AD, Roman legions fortified the region with new military structures—consolidating control through engineering, infrastructure, and imperial presence.
Constructing the Pantheon: Hadrian’s Architectural Masterpiece
Explore the construction of the Pantheon in Rome under Emperor Hadrian, a marvel of ancient engineering and an enduring icon of imperial Roman architecture.
Building the Colosseum: Rome’s Grandest Amphitheater Takes Shape
Explore the monumental construction of the Colosseum in ancient Rome under Emperor Vespasian, a marvel of engineering and a symbol of Roman power.
Steam and Society: Inside a Roman Bathhouse in the 1st Century AD
Step into a Roman thermae of the 1st century AD, where bathing, business, and social life merged under marble arches and steamy air.
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.
The Architects of Water: Roman Engineers and the Construction of Aqueducts
Discover how Roman engineers in the 1st century AD built aqueducts—marvels of ancient technology that revolutionized urban life.
Bathing Like a Roman: Inside the Thermae of the 2nd Century AD
Explore the architecture, culture, and rituals of Roman bathhouses—centers of hygiene, leisure, and social life in the 2nd century AD.
