The Roman Empire brought together millions of people of different cultures, ethnicities and religions. But how did its ...

The mask mold, found in a building believed to have been used as a mask workshop, depicts Medusa with a stern face surrounded by wild, thick strands of hair.

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Amid violence and disorder in the Roman Republic, dodgy legal maneuvering made things worse. Cicero was far from blameless.

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Despite various crises and encircling empires, the Venetian Republic avoided ... Venice became a symbol of stability, ...

India is marking its 76th Republic Day today (). This year’s celebrations are extra special as the Constitution, which came ...

Is there a difference between the Hitler salute and the Roman salute? Danny Bird explores the story of an instantly ...

The Oath of the Horatii by Jacques-Louis David (1784 and 1785) It was during the period of the French Revolution that the ...

It flourishes in freshwater lakes in semi-tropical climates and is often seen as a symbol of wealth, mysticism, knowledge, productiveness, and enlightenment. It is also considered a sign of triumph.

When Elon Musk performed a gesture that many saw as a fascist gesture, his supporters claimed it was a Roman salute. So ...