The origins of Rome have been debated for centuries but one tale has prevailed over the rest: twin brothers Romulus and Remus ...

In this painting, The Banquet of Cleopatra, also by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (1696–1770), Cleopatra’s pearl is in her outstretched hand as she likely tells Mark Antony in regal Roman dress how she ...

A week-long biking trip around Lake Constance combines cycling through Germany, Austria, and Switzerland with visits to ...

Adopted by Caesar, Augustus (c.62 BC – 14 AD / Reigned 31 BC – 14 AD) had to fight for his throne. His long rule saw a huge expansion in the Roman Empire and the beginnings of a dynasty that, over the ...

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The Rijksmuseum has acquired a collection of 46 watercolours by the Dutch Neoclassicist Joseph August Knip, alongside a 17th-century landscape by de ...

After his victory at the battle of Actium, Augustus was a hero to the Roman people. But he knew that the Senate still viewed him with suspicion. Augustus was very aware of the bloody fate of his uncle ...

Gold is a currency that isn’t controlled or issued by any government. It’s been a better investment over many years than U.S.

Analysis: Like I mentioned in the Civilization section, the Babylons (absorbed into the Persians) are a little less powerful from Civilization III, but still an admirable civilization in peacetime.

Actor Brigitte Bardot is 91. Actor Joel Higgins (“Silver Spoons”) is 82. Actor Jeffrey Jones is 79. Actor Vernee Watson (“Bob Hearts Abishola,” “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”) is 76. Writer-director-actor ...

Gidley, M., "A Catalogue of American paintings in British Public Collections," [Exeter] University of Exeter, American Arts Documentation Centre, 1974. https://siris ...

From 'American Gangster' to 'Unstoppable,' Moviefone counts down the top 45 movies of Denzel Washington's long and impressive career. Deputy Sheriff Joe "Deke" Deacon (Washington) joins forces with ...