we’ve curated a selection of the best books about Roman history below. SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome by Professor Mary Beard One of the world’s foremost classicists, Mary Beard has written a ...

Gladiator II is a historical fiction, and for some viewers, the emphasis is on “fiction.” The movie does not have any ...

and previous studies have focused on narrowly defined aspects or on particular periods of Roman history. This book makes a major contribution to understanding the history of the Roman imperial court.

This underlines the untapped potential of Roman history in understanding America’s political challenges. A recently published book by Mike Duncan, “Storm Before The Storm,” draws a dark parallel ...