When it comes to Roman Emperors and their fate, a big mystery appears that has baffled historians and archaeologists alike for centuries.

The investigation was to determine if the sarcophagus was an authentic Roman artifact, a touched-up original, or a modern creation made to look ancient. Open the Youtube video The sarcophagus was ...

The Etruscans and Romans were fierce rivals and clashed in pivotal wars. What were the major battles that defined this ...

A sarcophagus lid with a sculpture of a reclining ... viewers are conditioned to appreciate the fragmentary state of ancient Roman sculpture, collectors in the 17th through 19th century favored ...

The Vatican has opened an ancient Roman necropolis to the general public. The site is located a few feet beneath St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. It contains carved marble sarcophagi, frescoes and ...

Stunningly and unexpected, virtually all of the selections on view in this exhibition are complete. Co-organized by the Art Institute and Rome-based Torlonia Foundation, it is the first time works ...