Smithsonian Magazine on MSN

The fall of the Roman Empire was less a clash of civilizations and more an opportunity to mix and mingle, a new genetics study shows

After hundreds of years of colonial dominance in Europe, the western Roman Empire fell in the fifth century C.E., weakened by ...
Greek Reporter

Hellenism and the Rise of Rome: How Greek Culture Shaped the Roman Empire

Hellenism and the rise of Rome were inseparable, with Greek language, and philosophy quietly building the foundation.
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Rise of ancient Rome explained in 30 seconds

Rome rose from a humble city-state to dominate the Mediterranean world, conquering vast territories and uniting them under ...
University of Wyoming

Classical Civilizations

The University of Wyoming prepares students for life in an increasingly global world. The Classics minor program provides students with an understanding of Classical Greek and Roman civilizations, ...
The American Conservative

Will Mapping Ancient Rome Save Western Urbanism—and Civilization?

The Atlas of Ancient Rome, ed. Andrea Carandini, Princeton University Press, 2 vols., 1280 pages. Rome holds a special place in the tradition of Western urbanism. Its forms, its colors, and its layout ...
Artnet

Rome’s Newly Reopened Museum of Civilizations Is Decolonizing Its Collection. It Is a Rare Success Story

Following a six year renovation and, more significantly, a pivotal redo, Italy’s Museum of Civilizations reopened its doors to the public on October 26. In recent years, many encyclopedic museums ...