The city of Rome can be considered one of the powerhouses of architecture. It was one of the revolutions of its kind which has had great influences on present-day architecture,…
Following history, planned settlement was on the priority for humans which kept getting better and better. As a matter of fact, the evolution of living situations led up to the…
Carthage, Tunisia the ancient civilization, was once a driving power in the Mediterranean. It controlled critical trade networks from Africa, including those that delivered the elephants and let Hannibal do…
Ctesiphon was founded in the late 120s BC in the Parthian period and became the capital of the ancient Parthian empire. It is an ancient city that falls under the…
Throughout history, architecture has always stood as a representation of society, helping and promoting it by reflecting values, successes, and the eventual downfall of civilizations over a while. From the…
Lucius Annaeus Seneca, also renowned as Seneca or Seneca the Younger was a Roman Stoic philosopher, a dramatist, an orator and a statesman. He was born in c. 4 BC…
The High Renaissance was a period during the Renaissance movement in Rome when some of the most exceptional artworks were produced. It is believed to have begun in 1490 with…
Home to the Oscan-speaking people, the native inhabitants of Campania, Stabiae in Italy, gives a deeper insight into Roman life. Every footstep through the ancient streets tells the story of…
The Roman Forum, also known as Forum Romanum in Latin, is located at the center of Rome, Italy. This site is a location of important political, religious, and social activities.…
Climbing down the Spanish Steps and walking into the narrow shopping alley Via Dei Condotti, Caffè Greco here opens a window to the past. A coffee bar dating back to…
The lack of decision making of politics and governance in a time when major societal changes occur at an increasingly faster pace and the dissatisfaction with the decision process makes…
1. Beginning of the Vatican Museums The onset of the Vatican Museums takes us back to the early 16th century. It began when Pope Julius II purchased the first sculpture…