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Pont du Gard, roman aqueduct, France

Control the water, control the people

The Romans didn’t just use armies to take over Europe. Constructions like this bridge helped them win the hearts and minds of the people they conquered.

Self Guided Tour of Pompeii

Pompeii: Frozen in time

With a map to follow – and key sites to look out for – here is everything you need to know to see the best of Pompeii independently.

The best things to see in Aquileia, Italy

The mosaic masterpiece of the Aquileia Basilica

The Italian town of Aquileia was once one of the largest and wealthiest Roman cities – and it’s not hard to find the treasures from that era today.

Archaeological Site of Volubilis, Morocco

Roman exile in Morocco

The ruins of Volubilis in Morocco are what remains of a wealthy paradise in fertile grounds, far from the chaos of politics and war in Ancient Rome

Roman Circus, Tarragona, Spain

Tarragona’s different layers

Tarragona is a vibrant city with a modern flair – but you don’t have to look too hard to find its fascinating history.

Roman Forum, Rome, Italy

History’s greatest meeting place

From this teeming heart of Ancient Rome, the empire was ruled and celebrated in the civic centre.

The Colosseum, Rome, Italy

In the gladiator grandstand

Two thousand years ago, gladiators would fight to the death and wild animals would rip apart unarmed criminals. This is Rome’s home of the bloodsports.

Hadrian's Wall, England

Every border has two sides

Hadrian’s Wall once stretched from coast to coast, pretty much dividing what is now England and Scotland. Has much changed in 2000 years, though?

The great Roman city in Jordan

Jerash is one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world. So why is it not better known and why is it not a World Heritage Site?

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