Built in the 6th century BCE, the Cloaca Maxima was Rome’s first major sewer—laying the groundwork for urban sanitation and engineering greatness.
The Cloaca Maxima: Engineering Rome’s First Great Infrastructure
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Roman Architecture
The Construction of Hadrian’s Mausoleum: Rome’s Eternal Fortress
Hadrian’s Mausoleum, now Castel Sant’Angelo, was built as a grand imperial tomb and later transformed into a fortress shaping Rome’s history.
The Renaissance Revival of Rome: Art, Architecture, and Rediscovery
In the 15th century, Rome became the center of the Renaissance, as artists and architects restored its ancient splendor and reshaped the city’s identity.
The Grand Tour: 18th-Century Rome and the Rediscovery of Antiquity
In the 18th century, Rome became a key destination for European aristocrats on the Grand Tour, shaping cultural and artistic appreciation of antiquity.
The Arch of Constantine: A Monument to Victory and Transition
Built in 315 CE, the Arch of Constantine commemorates the emperor’s triumph and reflects Rome’s transition from paganism to Christianity.
The Construction of Trajan’s Forum: Rome’s Last Great Imperial Plaza
Built in 112 AD, Trajan’s Forum was the largest and most ambitious of Rome’s imperial forums, symbolizing the height of Roman engineering and power.
The Domus Aurea: Nero’s Golden Palace and Its Controversial Legacy
After the Great Fire of Rome in 64 AD, Emperor Nero built the Domus Aurea, a lavish palace that symbolized his reign and sparked outrage.
Justinian and the Hagia Sophia: The Emperor’s Architectural Triumph
Discover how Emperor Justinian I transformed Constantinople with the construction of the Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture.
The Reign of Septimius Severus: Rome’s African Emperor and His Lasting Legacy
Discover how Emperor Septimius Severus reshaped Rome with military conquests, political reforms, and grand architecture, leaving a legacy that defined the Severan dynasty.
The Pantheon: Rome’s Eternal Temple to the Gods
Discover the history and architectural marvel of the Pantheon, Rome’s best-preserved ancient temple dedicated to all gods.
