Ancient Rome wasn't all gladiator battles and marching legions. Behind the empire-building politics was a culture that loved ...

Nestled on the promontory of Posillipo Hill overlooking the Bay of Naples is Villa Pausilypon, a testament to a real Roman holiday. Much of the villa, near the ancient town of Baia, has been lost to ...

Despite Rome’s glorious architecture, only the richest citizens enjoyed the good life – most lived in dangerous, cramped and smelly housing. Despite these differences, almost all citizens carefully ...