From viral memes to bestselling books, Hollywood blockbusters to history podcasts, the fascination with ancient Rome refuses ...
After Rome conquered Ancient Greece, it turned Sparta into a theme park, with performances for tourists showcasing its ...
In ancient Rome, some men who did not fit neatly within gender categories were called “cinaedi.” They were usually adult males singled out for their extreme effeminacy and nonnormative sexual ...
In the ancient Roman world, which I study, biological sex and gender expression did not always line up as neatly as the president is demanding to see in today’s government. In antiquity, there were ...
The myth that the statues of ancient Greece and Rome were white was created over time and upheld in part to serve racist ideological purposes. But in reality, ancient works of art were colorful, and ...
Who knew ancient Roman emperors could be so relatable? In 'The Lives of the Caesars', written by the scholar Suetonius in the second century, we’re treated to juicy tales of political missteps ...
After the kings were expelled from Rome and before the Julio-Claudians established the first imperial dynasty, the consuls ...
As the world's glaciers melt they are revealing thousands of incredible ancient artefacts, but can you tell what they are?
Taking us back to this world is Caroline Vout, author of Exposed: The Greek and Roman Body, to give us a learned glimpse beneath the togas. This episode was edited by Tom Delargy. The producer was ...
One of the great things about computer games is that anything is possible – except women who fight, apparently.