Ancient Rome Live

09/24/2025

How did Rome build a bath complex this massive—and cover it in marble, mosaics, and myth? 🏛️
This episode breaks down the Baths of Caracalla: the engineering, the heated floors, the grand halls, and the lost sculptures (hello, Farnese family). Why they still stun today.
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How did Rome build a bathing complex this massive—then fill it with marble, mosaics, and myth? In this episode we break down the Baths of Caracalla from the ...

09/23/2025

Ancient Rome Live is taking you to the heart of the Mediterranean! Join us spring 2026 for our upcoming travel course, Sicily: Sun-kissed and Storied!

You'll see cities like Syracuse, Taormina, Palermo and many more!

🔗https://ancientromelive.org/courses/ancient-rome-live-eastern-sicily-experience-may-2026/

Join us in May 2026 for an unforgettable experience in Sicily, led by Ancient Rome Live founder Darius Arya.

09/21/2025

✨ From the Vault: The Vicus ad Carinas Reopening ✨
Once walked by emperors and senators, the Vicus ad Carinas is open to the public again! Join us as we explore its topography, archaeology, and political power — and how this road reshapes our understanding of Rome’s urban plan, from the Esquiline to the heart of the Republic.
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Once walked by emperors and senators, the Vicus ad Carinas has reopened to the public — and we’re diving deep into its topography, archaeology, and power. Ex...

09/20/2025

✨ This weekend we’re taking you back to ancient Sicily!
📅 Sunday, Sept 21 | 8pm Rome (CET) | 2pm EST
🎥 Art History Encounters: Darius Arya joins Elaine Ruffolo in Echoes of the Past: The Greek Legacy in Sicily—exploring how Sicily became the western stage for Greek ambition, rivalry, and cultural identity.
🔗 https://www.elaineruffolo.com/event-details/echoes-of-the-past-the-greek-legacy-in-sicily/form

09/16/2025

✨ See Palermo like never before! ✨
Join us this spring for Sicily: Sun-kissed and Storied with Ancient Rome Live, as we uncover the island’s rich history, stunning landscapes, and timeless treasures.

🔗 https://ancientromelive.org/courses/ancient-rome-live-eastern-sicily-experience-may-2026/

09/13/2025

✨ MASTERCLASS ✨
Women and The Republic
📅 September 14 | 🕘 9 PM Rome (CET)
What power did women wield in the Roman Republic—both in public and behind the scenes?
Join us for an in-depth conversation with Professor Douglas Boin, coinciding with the release of his new book Clodia of Rome. Together, we’ll explore the lives, influence, and reputations of Roman women, from politics to scandal.
🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pUpfZ70_RuqGI5ixuovILQ

09/11/2025

The ancient theatre of Taormina is one of the most breathtaking sites in Sicily. Originally built in the 3rd century BCE and later rebuilt under Emperor Hadrian, this Greek theatre offers history with a view.

✨ Join us this spring in Sicily and experience it for yourself!

🔗 https://ancientromelive.org/courses/ancient-rome-live-eastern-sicily-experience-may-2026/

09/04/2025

The Constitutio Antoniniana
September 7, 9pm Rome (CET)
When Emperor Caracalla granted citizenship to all free people in the Roman Empire, he reshaped identity, taxation, and governance. We’ll explore how this landmark edict changed what it meant to be Roman, and its lasting repercussions.

🔗https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iWJ2NSLXS2WASB5Q_6_e6g #/registration

09/03/2025

Today we are exploring the iconic Cairo Museum in Egypt!

This is just one of many stop on our upcoming trip EGYPT: FROM PHARAOHS TO EMPERORS
Tuesday February 17 – Thursday February 27, 2026
This unforgettable 11-day journey will explore the Roman legacy woven into Egypt’s ancient past and much more! Availability is limited, sign up today!

🔗 https://unlockedrome.com/portfolio/egypt-2026/

08/30/2025

A palace hidden beneath the pope’s summer retreat 👀✨
Just outside Rome lies Emperor Domitian’s forgotten villa—an imperial masterpiece few have ever seen.

🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Gdfc4NwTgU

08/29/2025

🎭 Roman vs. Greek theaters—what’s the difference?
From Pompey to Marcellus and beyond, Rome reimagined the stage in bold new ways.

✨ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOygu5ELAIk

08/27/2025

Join Darius each Tuesday for "In the Trenches" to explore a new site. It's an unfiltered look at an aspect or monument from ancient Roman times! Today we'...