Ancient Rome Live

05/08/2025

The Early Papacy in Rome
Sunday, May 11 | 9:00 PM (Rome time)
Before the global power and pageantry, the pope’s role began humbly in ancient Rome. Join us as we explore how the papacy evolved from the 1st to the 6th century AD.

Stay tuned for news on our upcoming course Imperial Palaces and Popes Fall 2025!

🔗https://ancientromelive.org/live-streams-seminars/

05/05/2025

Hadrian’s legacy lives on.
Built for the deified emperor (r. 117–138), the Temple of Hadrian once stood proudly near the Pantheon in the Campus Martius. Today, its remains form part of Rome’s Chamber of Commerce. Once ringed by porticoes with sculpted provinces and military trophies, its decorative panels now live in museums across Italy—including the Capitoline, Palazzo Massimo, and Naples.

05/02/2025

Built to impress and built to last — the Forum of Trajan, the grandest of Rome’s imperial forums, where architecture meets imperial ambition.

Learn more and watch our video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sij1bhtctxY&t=13s&ab_channel=AncientRomeLive

04/29/2025

Who were the Nabataeans?
Best known for their stunning rock-carved capital at Petra, the Nabataeans were a thriving and mysterious people from the 4th century BCE to the 2nd century CE.

Discover their vibrant culture and legacy— https://ancientromelive.org/nabataeans/

04/26/2025

Happy International Sculpture Day! Today’s all about celebrating the power of sculpture - ancient, contemporary, and everything in between. As you can guess, we’ve got a few favorites. Greek and Roman artists carved out a legacy that still inspires us and generations of artists today.

1. Laocoön and his sons
2. Farnese Hercules
3. Augustus of Prima Porta
4. Farnese Bull
5. Colossus of Constantine
6. Capitoline Venus
7. Ara Pacis Augustae

Watch our video on other sculptures from Ancient Rome: https://www.youtube.com/embed/SunJvO8J8M4

04/25/2025

MASTERCLASS: Aquileia
Sunday, April 27 | 9:00 PM (Rome time)
📍 Live Online

Once one of the great cities of the Roman Empire, Aquileia was a key imperial port shaped by the tides of the Mediterranean. Emperors visited. Armies passed through. Its legacy still echoes on the frontier.

🔗Join us as we dive into the rise, power, and enduring story of this ancient city: https://ancientromelive.org/live-streams-seminars/

✨ Don’t miss it!

04/23/2025

🍇 Happy Vinalia—Rome's festival of wine and Venus!
On April 23, Romans honored Venus and Jupiter with prayers for a bountiful grape harvest. Venus got the first sip, of course—what’s love without good wine? 😉

Learn more about the April festivals in Rome: https://youtu.be/Eznnm-P23CQ?si=20FCHXM0nHfjWOzs

04/21/2025

Happy birthday, Rome!
2,777 years of legends, emperors, and eternal beauty.

Learn the full story of Rome founding: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFOOOWQLc9yc7Q4u9ZuGT6sIcw4oyjy8-

04/17/2025

Just 4 days until Rome’s Birthday! 🏛️🎉
Celebrate with Ancient Rome Live and get ready for all the festivities!

Catch a glimpse of past parades in our video –

Experience the April 21, 753 BCE celebration in ancient Rome!! From the House of the Vestal Virgins (Atrium Vestalium), we walk the procession through the F...

04/15/2025

Did Romulus really found Rome? 🐺🏛️
Uncover the real foundations of the Eternal City—where legend meets layers of geology and archaeology.

🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y15YhpfPaqE

04/14/2025

🎉 The countdown to Rome’s birthday has begun! 🎂🇮🇹
At Ancient Rome Live, we’re celebrating in style with exclusive videos leading up to the big day.

Today’s feature dives into the founding myths of Rome — from Venus and Aeneas to Romulus and Remus. 🐺✨

🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et4LTB0ujw0&ab_channel=AncientRomeLive

Rome turns 2,773 this April 21! Dive into the myths, stories, and archaeology of Romulus and the city’s legendary founding in 753 BCE.👉Click here now to sub...

04/11/2025

: Happy birthday to Lucius Septimius Severus, born on this day in 145 CE in Leptis Magna (modern-day Libya). 🏛️
He rose from provincial origins to found a dynasty, expand the empire, and rule with an iron fist. Known for military campaigns, legal reforms—and a dramatic showdown with the Senate—Severus was the first African-born emperor of Rome.
Would you have survived in his court?

🔗 Want to learn more about the Several Dynasty? Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlRPchQbh-8&t=49s