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When you’re the emperor Augustus, they let you do it.
As the Roman Empire expanded and became richer, its wealthy citizens demanded increasing amounts of luxury items, especially ...
When tariffs were used in Ancient Rome, they often led to higher prices, black markets and other economic problems, Peter ...
Tariffs of 25% in ancient Rome led to the rise of black markets—a potential challenge for the Trump administration too.
The Gospel of Matthew describes the death of Christ with incredible signs that are meant to draw our attention to something ...
Scientists in France may be hot on the trail of a long-lost canal that the Romans built over two millennia ago while battling ...
Out of the bubble” is a 10-week column exploring the UW Rome Center and other study abroad adventures in the capital of Italy ...
Artists have been inspired by Roman art and painted Roman ... July' from Julius (Caesar) and 'August' from Augustus (Caesar). Ancient Rome has also influenced the legal system of many countries ...