Interior of the Pantheon, Rome. (Francesco Riccardo Iacomino/Moment/Getty Images) The Roman Empire helped transform humanity for centuries during its reign, then left a legacy that has continued to ...

Historian Mary Beard poses during an interview at the Prado Museum in Madrid on Oct. 29, 2021. Staff Writer To a historian of ancient Rome like Mary Beard, it’s always timely to talk about the empire.

The roar of the arena crowd, the bustle of the Roman forum, the grand temples, the Roman army in red with glistening shields and armour – when people imagine ancient Rome, they often think of its ...