rome

Maximus and his twin sister Vanilla, slaves to the cruel and greedy Slobbus Pompius, risk their lives to save a horse and end up helping to save the city of Rome from the Goths.

Describes the armor, fights, and lives of Roman gladiators, discussing gladiator schools and famous figures as well as how gladiator fighting came to an end.

Presents the history of Greek and Roman theater with a timeline and bibliography for further study.

Describes the construction of the aqueducts, bridges, baths, and the Pantheon which reflect the Roman way of life and the technological inventiveness of the architects of ancient Rome.

Surveys the life and legacy of the first Christian Roman emperor, describing the vision that inspired his religious conversion and subsequent conquest of the imperial capital, his founding of Constantinople, and his role in promoting a unified Christian Europe.

Presents a profile of the enigmatic Roman emperor, placings his formative years against a backdrop of first-century events and chronicling his successful efforts to end a century of disorder and warfare in the Empire.

Virgil's epic poem in verse translation describing the fall of Troy.