There is no polity more storied in the west than the Roman Empire, but could its fall have really been caused by its choice of plumbing material?

In Francis Ford Coppola’s upcoming epic “Megalopolis,” the United States of America and Ancient Rome have been combined in what the director calls a “Roman epic fable” about the end, or perhaps new ...

Slavery was a core part of life in ancient Rome—for both its economy and society. But when did it actually end? In this video, we explore how Roman slavery functioned, how it evolved, and what ...

In 2012, Peter Diamandis published a best-seller, “Abundance: The Future is Better Than You Think.” At 56, Diamandis has led an extraordinary life and brilliant career. Citing strong evidence, he ...

This edition of History In A Nutshell travels back to antiquity; to some of the earliest days of Western Civilization: Ancient Rome! This expose briefly covers the rise and fall of Rome, including: ...