Roman Empire

Claudius died on 13 October AD 54. Roman opinion was convinced that Agrippina had poisoned him.

The beauty of Sirmione, which lies at the southern tip of Lake Garda in Italy, has proved an inspiration for poets since 56 BC, as T.P. Wiseman explains.

Martin Henig, interviewed by Tony Morris, shares a beaker of wine with the Emperor Hadrian.

Danny Wood visits Carranque Archaeological Park, near Madrid, recently opened to the public.

Mary Harlow and Ray Laurence look at what it meant to become a senior citizen in ancient Rome, and how this early model has a bearing on our attitudes towards ageing today.

The traditional date for the founding of Rome is April 21st, 753 BC.

Museum of London site offering an overview of life in Roman London...

Philip de Souza considers the impact of piracy on Roman economic and political life

Unearthing the Cumbrian city's Roman past.

Simon Thurley, Director of the Museum of London, describes the discovery at the bottom of his garden that changed his life.