"Aventine Hill"

Course•By Livia Galante

"Bread and Circuses: Bringing the Colosseum to life "

Past Live Lecture July 22nd 2020

Course•By Richard Bowen

"Building an Empire: the Wonders of Roman Technology"

Live Lecture June 2nd

Course•By Livia Galante

"Cosmetics, Conspiracies and Commerce: A Day in the Thermal Baths of Ancient Rome"

Web lecture on September 16th

Course•By Livia Galante

"Domus Aurea: The Golden House of Rome"

Web Lecture October 7th

Course•By Livia Galante

"From Octavius to Augustus"

Live Lecture November 1st 2pm ET

Course•By Richard Bowen

"Hadrian: The Legacy of His Monuments in Rome"

Live Lecture March 24th at 3pm ET (9pm ET)

Course•By Richard Bowen

"Imperial Forums and Trajan Markets"

Live Lecture October 11th at 2pm ET

Course•By Livia Galante

"In the Hearth of Rome: the Colosseum, Paltine Hill and Roman Forum revealed"

Course•By Livia Galante

"Julius Caesar: Hero or Tyrant?"

Live Lecture May 19th at 3pm ET

Course•By Richard Bowen

"Life in the Fast Lane: Speed and Danger at Circus Maximus"

Passed Web Lecture September 23/09/2020

Course•By Richard Bowen

"Livia Drusilla and the Remarkable Power of Elite Women in Imperial Rome"

Live Lecture April 28 at 3pm ET

Course•By Livia Galante

Ostia Antica: "The Calling Card" of an Empire

Rome's archeological equivalent of Pompeii

Course•By Livia Galante

"Ostia Reimagined: Ancient Echoes, New Voices—Rediscovering Rome’s Port City Through a New Lens"

In 1934, the Ostiense Museum was inaugurated and later reorganized in 1962. After over sixty years and a long closure, the Museum reopened on July 10, 2024, completely reimagined—both in layout and in its approach to accessibility and visitor engagement. The new design includes interactive multimedia features like videos and touchscreens, offering a deeper connection to the artifacts from the Ostia Antica Archaeological Park. The exhibition spans twelve rooms in seven thematic sections: from the city's origins and civic life to religion, domestic spaces, and funerary contexts, including highlights such as the Via della Foce sanctuary and the “philosophers’ space.” Over one hundred pieces underwent specialized restoration, with missing parts left unreconstructed but suggested via metal frameworks to aid interpretation. This evening’s lecture will present the new exhibition, key artifacts, their original contexts, and exciting recent discoveries.

Course•By Livia Galante

"Palatine hill, where it all began, from Romulus to Mussolini"

Past Live Lecture August 5th 2020

Course•By Livia Galante

"Palestrina: Ancient Praeneste and the Hidden Jewel of the Roman Hills"

Just forty kilometers east of Rome, the town of Palestrina rises gracefully on the slopes of the Prenestini Mountains, guarding centuries of history. Known in antiquity as Praeneste, it was once a thriving Latin city and the site of the grand Sanctuary of Fortuna Primigenia, one of the most extraordinary architectural complexes of the ancient world. This one-hour lecture explores Palestrina’s transformation from a center of ancient prophecy to a medieval stronghold of the Colonna family and a Renaissance town rich in art and legend. We will trace the layers of its history through its archaeology, myths, and monuments, from the remarkable Nile Mosaic to the medieval cathedral and Palazzo Barberini. Join us for a journey into a hillside town where the echoes of Rome’s past still resonate in every stone and view across the Lazio landscape.

Course•By Francesca Barberini

"Singing, Dancing and Playing in Ancient Rome: the Five Musical Ws!"

Live Lecture February 21st at 2pm ET

Course•By Ludovica Schmidt

"Splashes and Torrents of Water on the Right Bank of the Tiber - The Acqua Paola"

Live Lecture February 17 at 3pm ET

Course•By Ludovica Schmidt

“The Appian Way: On the Steps of Emperors, Martyrs, and Travelers”

There is a road where the past still breathes—where emperors, martyrs, and travelers once walked. The Appian Way, Regina Viarum, is more than an ancient highway; it is a living monument to Rome’s greatness. Built in 312 BCE by Appius Claudius, it connected the capital to Brindisi in southern Italy and became a vital artery of the empire. Along its first stretch—still walkable today—lie imperial villas, catacombs, mausoleums, and medieval churches. This webinar invites you on a journey through centuries of history: from the Circus of Emperor Maxentius and the Catacombs of Saint Sebastian, to the iconic Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella and the elegant Villa of the Quintili, seized by Emperor Commodus himself. Join us as we explore the Appian Way’s enduring legacy, where every stone tells a story.

Course•By Livia Galante

The Archeological Borghese Collection - The Family from Siena Who Ruled Rome

Live Lecture November 22nd at 2pm ET

Course•By Livia Galante

"The Baths of Diocletian: the Largest Roman Baths... Ever"

Course•By Livia Galante

"The Caelian Hill"

Past Live Lecture on June 26th 2023

Course•By Livia Galante

"The Caelian Hill: Hidden Churches and Buried Worlds"

Our first lecture explores one of the most enchanting and historically rich areas of Rome: the Caelian Hill. Together we will journey through the remarkable Basilica of Saint Clement, where centuries of history are layered one beneath the other, descending from a medieval basilica into an early Christian church and finally into the remains of ancient Roman buildings and cult spaces. The lecture will also introduce the extraordinary Case Romane del Celio, a labyrinth of beautifully preserved Roman houses beneath the hill, offering a rare glimpse into daily life in imperial Rome. Finally, we will visit the mysterious and magnificent Basilica of Santi Quattro Coronati, a hidden gem whose medieval atmosphere and secluded cloisters preserve the spirit of another age.

Course•By Livia Galante

"the Catacombs: Cemetary or Sanctuary?: Exploring Rome's Christian Underground"

Live Lecture March 22nd at 12pm ET

Course•By Gregory DiPippo

"The Colosseum: Life Beyond An Amphitheatre"

Live Lecture June 30th at 3pm ET

Course•By Richard Bowen

"The Crypta Balbi: the Great Example of Urban Archeology"

Course•By Livia Galante

"The Domus Tiberiana Reopened"

Free Live Lecture on June 26th 2023

Course•By Livia Galante

"The Garden of the Emperors: a Stroll through the Horti Lamiani"

Course•By Livia Galante

"The Hot & the Not in Roman Times - Beauty and Fashion in Ancient Rome"

Live Lecture October 25th at 2pm ET

Course•By Livia Galante

"The Luxurious Villa Quintili on the Appian Way"

Course•By Livia Galante

"The Mega-Temples of Ancient Rome"

Past Live Lecture November 25th

Course•By Darius Arya

"The Pantheon Through the Centuries"

Course•By Livia Galante

"The Roman Forum: From Wetland To Heartland"

Course•By Richard Bowen

"The Underground of Metro Colosseo: Archaeology Beneath Ancient Rome"

Rome is a city that never stops revealing its past. Beneath the modern streets surrounding the Colosseum, one of the most ambitious archaeological discoveries of recent decades emerged not from an excavation campaign, but from the construction of the city’s newest metro line. As work progressed on the Metro Colosseo station and the Metro C project, archaeologists uncovered an extraordinary hidden world buried beneath centuries of urban development. In this one-hour lecture, archaeologist Livia Galante will explore the remarkable discoveries brought to light during the excavations connected to Metro Colosseo. Far from focusing on the underground structures of the Colosseum itself, this lecture examines the forgotten layers of the surrounding neighborhood — ancient roads, residential buildings, military structures, workshops, water systems, and public spaces that once formed part of the vibrant urban fabric of imperial Rome.

Course•By Livia Galante

"Three Etruscan Cities"

“This talk will take us out of Rome, travelling North, to explore three important Etruscan cities, Cerveteri, Tarquinia and Vulci that were part of the Etruscan dodecapolis (twelve cities), the Etruscan federation of the most important cities of Etruria During the talk we will be able to better understand this amazing civilization as each city had its own peculiarity. But maybe, also wetting your appetite for day tips out of the crowds"

Course•By Livia Galante

Tivoli Revealed: A Journey Through Villas, Sanctuaries, and Timeless Beauty

This webinar explores four of Tivoli’s most remarkable sites—where history, art, and nature converge. We begin with Hadrian’s Villa, the emperor’s grand estate, inspired by the wonders of the Roman Empire. Then to Villa d’Este, a Renaissance masterpiece where terraced gardens and ingenious fountains express both engineering brilliance and artistic vision. Beyond these icons, we highlight two lesser-known gems: Villa Gregoriana, a dramatic 19th-century park of waterfalls, cliffs, and ancient ruins evoking Romantic sensibilities; and the Sanctuary of Hercules Victor, one of ancient Latium’s most imposing sacred complexes. Together, these sites reveal Tivoli as a place where successive generations shaped the landscape to reflect power, spirituality, and the enduring dialogue between man and nature.

Course•By Livia Galante

"Tracing the Origins of Wine: A Story as Old as Time"

In Rome, where history lingers in every stone, wine has flowed quietly through centuries of daily life and tradition. Long before emperors and basilicas defined the city, wine was already present—shaping rituals, gatherings, and social customs. From the myths of Dionysus, known to the Romans as Bacchus, to the vineyards that once covered the surrounding hills, wine has long stood at the meeting point of nature and culture. This lecture traces its early origins and follows its path into Roman life, where it became a familiar and meaningful part of both everyday moments and larger traditions.

Course•By The Masters'

"Villa Giulia: The Etruscan Heart of Rome"

Course•By Livia Galante

"Were there Martyrs in the Colosseum? Context and Confusion Regarding Early Christian Persecution"

Live Lecture Monday February 8th at 12pm ET

Course•By Liz Lev

"Who Were the Romans"

Course•By Livia Galante