Category Archives: English
Opinion: Tyrants, part 1
During the Roman Empire (c. 27 B.C – 476 A.D.), there were several generally “good” monarchs such as Augustus, Vespasian, Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, and Antonius Pius. Terms often associated with their reigns are “peace,” “stability,” and “social welfare.” In contrast, … Continue reading
“The Muse and the Philosopher,” and “The Painted City”
Many international publications have reported on the September 2026 opening in Rome of the new Museum of the Baths of Trajan. Built on the Oppian Hill overlooking the Colosseum, the underground museum displays what are believed to be the largest … Continue reading
Time Zones
Our film group met recently, as usual, by Zoom. We marveled how Zoom could connect 5 people who were, at the time, in 4 different times zones: Katia in Italy, Gina in Massachusetts, Susie in New Mexico, and Giovanna and … Continue reading
