it was nothing less than a symbol of Rome itself. To Romans, the baths proved that they were cleaner – and therefore better – than inhabitants of other countries. As the Roman Empire spread ...

When the empire left Britain ... and the figure holds a miniature Nike, a traditional Roman symbol of victory. For artifacts in the U.K. to be declared treasure, as this one was, they must ...

As the Empire expanded ... she was also a mother and a symbol of death and rebirth. She therefore combined the duties of several Roman goddesses, including Cybele, Aphrodite and Demeter.

Theatres were built throughout the Roman Empire. Their design was usually a ... acted as a status symbol. It was heavy and this made it hard for the wearer to move quickly. This meant it wasn ...