The Romans gave Europe its first taste of a common culture—and awe-inspiring art. The Romans gave Europe its first taste of a common culture—and awe-inspiring art. From its groundbreaking architecture ...

Rome’s rise, as seen in its supersized monuments, colorful mosaics, and marble Caesars. Follow Rome’s rise through its awe-inspiring art, starting at Rome’s humble birthplace in the Forum. Soon Rome ...

Birth of the Baroque in Rome / Paolo Portoghesi -- The Baroque and its buildings / Christian Norberg-Schulz -- Architecture in the seventeenth century in Europe / Hillary Ballon -- The age of the late ...