"Group of Greyhounds, from the C.D. Villa of Antoninus Pius at Monte Cagnolo (Lanuvio)," will be part of the "Ancient Splendor: Roman Art in the Age of Trajan" exhibit at the St. Louis Art Museum.

The Column of Marcus Aurelius, an ancient Roman victory column in Rome, Italy, is a significant historical monument that commemorates the military victories of Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Erected in 193 ...

Stately portraits, raucous frescoes, delicate jewelry, and intricate mosaics—all these treasures and more fill the galleries of Ancient Splendor: Roman Art in the Time of Trajan. The new special ...

In the 4th century, Emperor Julian attempted something extraordinary. He tried to reverse the transformation of the Roman Empire and restore the ancient pagan traditions that had shaped Roman society ...

Was Homer the grandson of Odysseus? Ancient sources link him to Telemachus, Ithaca, and the Cave of the Nymphs.

The victory of the Roman emperor Trajan over the Dacians in back-to-back wars is carved in numerous scenes that spiral around a 126-foot marble pillar in Rome known as Trajan’s Column. It’s a tale ...

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Animals Aglow returns to the St. Louis Zoo. It's a holiday filled with parades, music, food and massive quantities of beer. Plus, we have your guide to the must-attend events for the big day. The ...

Once thought an athlete, this Roman statuette may depict a female gladiator in combat pose. Curators long believed this Roman statuette showed a female athlete. But high-resolution imaging reveals ...

Game of the week is Planet of Lana II. It a crime this stunning sequel was absent from the Indie World Direct because I loved the original and this sequel is ramping up everything that made the ...

Archaeologists have uncovered a vibrant red fresco during excavations of a villa believed to have belonged to Emperor Nero's second wife in Naples, southern Italy, according to local media. The ...