The character of Maximus Decimus Meridius in Ridley Scott's 2000 film Gladiator has become an iconic figure in popular ...

A good example could be the case of Marcus Antonius Pallas, who, in addition to amassing a vast fortune—just like another, Callistus—held important positions during the reigns of Claudius and Nero ...

Wisdom From the 'Philosopher King'—75 Famous Quotes From Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius originally appeared on Parade.

The name Marcus Valerius Laevinus doesn’t mean much to most history enthusiasts, not even to those interested in Ancient Rome, as he remains overshadowed by other contemporaries who achieved lasting ...

“Absolutely not,” I told my husband from the bed as he tried to find the right place on his dresser for Marcus Aurelius Antoninus. “I don’t need him staring at me all night.” The bust ...

Two of the newfound silver coins portray the wives of the Roman emperors, including Faustina I, the wife of Antoninus Pius, and Faustina II, the wife of Marcus Aurelius, shown here.

Many artistic changes took place in the Greek world during the Hellenistic period, defined as the three centuries between the death of the Macedonian king Alexander the Great in 323 B.C.E. and the ...

According to German authorities, the silver coin was identified as a Roman denarius from the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, who was the king from A.D. 161 to 180.

Marcus Aurelius ruled as Roman emperor from A.D. 161 to 180 and was a Stoic philosopher whose “Meditations” have been studied over the centuries.