ancient Rome

Updating Ancient Roman Comedy for the 21st Century

Ancient jokes come alive on stage.

Shelby Brown and Amy Richlin | September 12, 2016

The history of two ancient mosaics—now reunited in L.A.—encompasses farmhands, French noblemen, American tycoons, and a Hollywood talent agent.

Mayhem and music, ancient style.

Sleuthing the lives of ancient craftsmen.

Will Wootton | June 22, 2016

A program to conserve mosaics in the Mediterranean.

Roman silversmiths used fire and basic tools to create this exquisite silver cup in the 1st century A.D.

15 key facts about this colorful and long-lasting art form

Meet the formidable proto-witch, Medea.

Shelby Brown | October 31, 2015

The curious evolution of the witch in ancient literature.

Shelby Brown | October 19, 2015

Hairy adventures of the ancient Romans.

Madeline Warner | August 25, 2015

How did wine first come to France?

Michael Dietler | June 29, 2015

“I would like to teach every young person some bits of Homer, Greek drama, Plato, Aristotle, Livy and Tacitus. The world would be a better place.”

Lyra Kilston | June 11, 2015