Textiles served as humanity's first architectural elements, predating ancient construction methods ... Below, we describe how to build with this material. Rome's historic center, which stretches ...
First transmitted in 1960, Sir Mortimer Wheeler surveys some of the Roman Empire’s most impressive architectural feats and the artworks that characterised the period. Show more First transmitted ...
By the first century, however, the need for capable men to run Rome’s vast empire was slowly eroding the old social barriers. The social structure of ancient Rome was based on heredity ...
Built in 15 BCE, the Pyramid of Cestius is located near the Porta San Paolo and the Protestant Cemetery in Rome. It stands out for its historical significance and architectural uniqueness ...