The bread-and-circuses approach to public policy has never been more ambitiously or outrageously memorialized than by the eternal centerpiece of the Eternal City—the subject of “Colosseum,” the ...
Discover What’s Streaming On: For decades, audiences have been fascinated by the topic of the Roman Empire — and not just because it’s been trending on TikTok. From gladiator battles to cutthroat ...
In Those About To Die, Peacock’s 10-episode series centered around the evolution of sports entertainment in Ancient Rome, everything trickles down from the top. At the top of the top sits Emperor ...
The two sons of Vespasian Titus and Domitian (ruled 79 – 81 AD, and 81 – 96 AD respectively) could not have been more different as emperors. Although Titus had a reputation for ruthlessness, he would ...
A features writer at Collider, Shreejit hails from a country known for its unabashed love for its cinema. During his postgrad in Journalism, Shreejit discovered his love for film analysis through his ...
“As a long-time Roman history buff and author,” Hyden said, “I was surprised to learn that historians have for years neglected such an accomplished general and revered emperor, and I decided to end ...