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Chariot Racing

Chariot racing was a popular ancient sport in Rome that dates back to at least the 6th century BC. The races were held in circuses, large, open-air, oval stadiums with seating for spectators. These races featured two-wheeled chariots pulled by teams of horses, usually four in number. The charioteers, skilled and daring athletes, would race around ...

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Construction of the Colisseum

The Colosseum - the greatest amphitheatre of the antiquity - was built in Rome, Italy, about 1920 years ago. It is considered an architectural and engineering wonder, and remains as a standing proof of both the grandeur and the cruelty of the Roman world....

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Roman Board Games

Knucklebones (Tali & Tropa) , Dice (Tesserae) , Roman Chess (Latrunculi), Petteia (Single Stone Latrunculi), Latrunculi , Roman Checkers (Calculi) , The Game of Twelve Lines (Duodecim Scripta) , The Game of Lucky Sixes (Felix Sex) , Tic-Tac-Toe (Terni Lapilli) , Roman Backgammon (Tabula)...

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Lupercalia Festival

The History of St. Valentine`s Day...

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The First Roman Emperor to Sponsor Christianity

Constantine was a key figure in Roman, Christian, and Byzantine history. He was born in February in the late 280`s A.D., in what is now the city of Nis, in Yugoslavia. His father had risen to the rank of Caesar or deputy emperor and had served under Maximian in the west. When his parents were divorced, Constantine was brought up in the court of Dio...

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The Early Church

Church history - extensive notes covering the period up through the Reformation....

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Roman Engineers: Elegantly Laid Out Cities

Roman engineers were known for their exceptional ability to elegantly lay out cities that would stand the test of time. The planning and design of Roman cities were meticulously executed to ensure both functionality and beauty. One of the key features of Roman city planning was the use of a grid system. The streets were laid out in a precise grid ...

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ROMARCH: Roman art and archaeology

The ROMARCH pages are the original crossroads for Web resources on the art and archaeology of Italy and the Roman provinces, ca. 1000 BC - AD 700. ROMARCH is sponsored by the Department of Classics and the Interdepartmental Program in Classical Art and Archaeology (IPCAA) at the University of Michigan....

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Ancient Rome: The Pantheon

The Pantheon was a temple in honor of the Olympic gods; in fact, the word pantheon is Greek for "of all the gods." It is the best-preserved of all the Roman monuments. The original Pantheon was constructed by M. Vispanius Agrippa in 27 B.C. The Pantheon we see today, however, is a reconstruction built by the Emperor Hadrian, perhaps after a fire. I...

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The Coliseum on Eliki

Welcome to the majestic Coliseum on Eliki, a historic landmark that stands as a testament to the grandeur of ancient architecture. Situated in the heart of the city, the Coliseum is a must-visit destination for history enthusiasts and travelers alike. The Coliseum on Eliki was built during the reign of Emperor Augustus in the 1st century AD and ser...

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