Buon ferragosto!!! Remembering the holiday started by Augustus and perpetuated by the Church. Perfect moment to relax and find reprieve from the dog days of summer!

Private apartment of Hadrian nestled within the sprawling complex of Hadrian’s Villa. We will explore it this May 2025 in our Roman city course AncientRomeLive.org/courses Ancient Rome Live

Lot of new content coming later this month and through the fall, including a new online course! Darius Arya

Tiber Island clean-up along the River!

Keeping cool

Have you discovered the Greeks of Metapontum??

Join us for a deep dive into the 3rd-century crisis that nearly brought Rome to its knees. From military anarchy to invasions, plagues, and economic turmoil, discover how the empire faced chaos and fought to survive. 🔗ancientromelive.org/live-streams-s…

Took a good look today at Villa Giulia for an upcoming video and lecture - contains Italy’s national collection of Etruscan art! And more! Greek vase collection as well as art of the Faliscans. A must-see visit if you want to learn more about Rome as well! Museo Etrusco Villa Giulia Roma

Want to learn more about the sack of Rome by Alaric the Goth?? It happened on August 24, AD 410! Check out this excellent book for details! Doug Boin

Rome is still too hot!

Have a great evening!

Argentario beaches - che spettacolo!

Island of Giglio

Join us on Sept 1 for a FREE Seminar: A History of Western Sicily! A perfect preview for our Spring 2025 travel course! 🔗ancientromelive.org/live-streams-s… 🇮🇹 #WesternSicily #History #TravelCourse"

Checking out the walls of Fano!

Tomorrow, September 2, is the anniversary of the Battle of #Actium, which made one man, Octavian -- the future Augustus -- master of the Roman Empire. Read about his rise bit.ly/3Z7qV2c #Rome #Cleopatra

Exploring Carsulae in Umbria! ArcheoCarsulae

Recently fully unearthed and restored - the amphitheater of Carsulae for 6000 participants ArcheoCarsulae - spectacular and also used for events each year!

Hi Germanicus (brother of Claudius and father of Caligula)- in Amelia! Great local archaeological museum with some impressive videos!

Great ROOFTOPPING in ROME