Ancient Rome

Image showing the coastline of southern Latium at sunset

Living on the Edge: Why Rome’s Elite Built their Dream Villas by the Sea

Dive into the sunlit coves, decorated grottos, and sophisticated marine fishponds of southern Latium with Roberta Ferritto, author of Roman Maritime Villas, and PI of the EU-funded project CLaRMaV (101106554), as she reveals why these coastal retreats were far more than luxurious holiday escapes, and why the race to document them is far from over.… Read More »Living on the Edge: Why Rome’s Elite Built their Dream Villas by the Sea

Making a Splash: The Many Benefits of Water Displays in Late Antique Residences

Immerse yourself in a fount of information about Roman water displays and discover how these features kept late antique homes cool in both style and temperature with this blog by Ginny Wheeler, author of Water Displays in Domestic Spaces across the Late Roman West By Ginny Wheeler | 6 min read While the late Roman… Read More »Making a Splash: The Many Benefits of Water Displays in Late Antique Residences