Archaeologists uncovered Roman houses found in Rome beneath Piazza Venezia, revealing rare insights into working-class life.

Archaeologists in central Rome have uncovered the remains of homes dating to the late Roman Republic and early Empire, offering a rare glimpse at how working-class residents once lived. The discovery ...

Like the American one, the Roman Republic was founded on the rejection of a king. Rome had a representative government that, though flawed, was based on the rule of law, with freedom of speech and ...

Rome’s republic, like America’s, had a political system of checks and balances that served it well for centuries. At the top were two consuls, chief executives who led Rome’s armies and held ...

Video Transcript Who ruled Rome? The two most powerful people in the senate were the consuls. Every year, the citizens of the Roman Republic voted for who they wanted to be consul.

Imagine a clash between Alexander’s empire and the rising Roman Republic—who would claim dominance in the ancient world?

Method of Delivery: This course will have a mix of in-person (M/W) and online (F) lectures. Online lectures will be recorded and remain available for viewing until the end of scheduled classes. The in ...