Det forntida romerska riket

From mock naval battles to gruesome gladiator fights, the Colosseum has hosted some of the world's most shocking showdowns. But why was this ancient amphitheater built, and how did …

Experience the world of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius and the tremendous challenges he faced and overcame with the help of Stoic philosophy  “[Robertson] thoughtfully and readably …

The story of Rome’s richest man, who died a humiliating desert death in search of military glory  “A perfectly paced biography.”—Tom Holland, Times Literary Supplement   Marcus …

A definitive account of the great revolt of Jews against Rome and the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple  “Deeply impressive. . . . Essential for all future discussions of the …

A vivid and musical rendering of the poetry of Catullus, whose passionate verses have captivated readers for centuries   In the fourteenth century, a manuscript surfaced in Verona …

A dramatic account of the fateful year leading to the ultimate crisis of the Roman Republic and the rise of Caesar’s autocracy When the Senate ordered Julius Caesar, conqueror of …

What made the Romans laugh? Was ancient Rome a carnival, filled with practical jokes and hearty chuckles? Or was it a carefully regulated culture in which the uncontrollable excess …

A groundbreaking investigation of early Christ groups in the ancient Mediterranean As an urban movement, the early groups of Christ followers came into contact with the many small …

The Final Pagan Generation recounts the fascinating story of the lives and fortunes of the last Romans born before the Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity. Edward J. …

A portrait of history’s first complex Christian society as seen through the lens of Christian philanthropy and gift giving   As the Roman Empire broke down in western Europe, its …