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Medicine in Roman Antiquity. Fresco from the “House of Siricus” (VII.1.47) in Pompeii. Depicted is a scene from the poet Virgil in the Aeneid: the injured Trojan Aeneas, accompanied by Menestheus and Achates, leans on the shoulder of his weeping son, Ascanius, while his mother, Aphrodite, looks on and the surgeon Iapix removes an arrowhead from his thigh. Naples Archeological Museum.

Roman Gladiators fight was among one of the most typical occasions to take place in the Colosseum. Romans would certainly not enjoy with simply people dealing with each various other; they desired various kinds of people battling each various other. There were various kinds of gladiators; each had an one-of-a-kind design of combating or a variant of in weapons. These distinctions were established to make the battles much more amazing for the visitors.

Roman painting is just as alive (and inspiring) today as it was thousands of years ago. Learn all about roman fresco paintings and their influence on art!

On March 15th, 44 BC the history of Rome changed forever with the assassination of Julius Caesar. But what are the Ides of March, and what exactly happened on that fateful day?

Like the Greeks, the ancient Romans reclined to dine, drink, and converse. A look at the practice, with a diagram of status-seating in the Roman triclinium.

Throughout history, the Roman Empire has stood as an unparalleled example of the indomitable spirit and ingenuity of humankind. For over a millennium, Rome's legions marched victoriously across the vast expanse of the known world, leaving a trail of epic battles in their wake. From the legendary Battle of Lake Regillus to the cataclysmic clash at Adrianople, prepare to embark on a breathtaking journey across time, witnessing the valor, cunning, and unwavering resolve of Rome's finest…

Picture of the ancient Roman Aqueduct of the Pont du Gard which crosses the River Gardon near Vers-Pon-du-Gard, France. Part of the 50 km long aqueduct that served the Roman town of Nemausus (Nimes) its 3 tiers of arches stand 48 m high (160 ft). A UNESCO World Heritage Site. . Visit our ROMAN ART & HISTORIC SITES PHOTO COLLECTIONS for more photos to download or buy as wall art prints…

The bare facts about the fall of the Western Roman Empire and the continuation of the Eastern Roman Empire (which I will refer to as the Byzantine Empire at varying times during the article) are known by those with even a passing interest in ancient history. In September 476, Romulus…