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Roman Baths at Augusta Raurica
The baths at Augusta Raurica in what is now present-day Switzerland were probably built shortly after 100 CE and remained in use for approximately 150 years.
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Kilns, Roman Baths of Venusia
The remains of the kilns at the Roman baths at Venusia (modern Venosa), southern Italy. 2nd-3rd century CE.
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Chesters Roman Fort, Baths
The external baths at Chesters Roman Fort are one of Britain's best-preserved Roman military buildings. They are located outside the fort close to the River Tyne and are of Hadrianic date (117-138 CE) with many later additions and alterations...
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Ruins of Roman Baths at Garni Temple
These are some of the ruins of the former Roman baths that once surrounded Garni Temple in what is present-day Armenia. They were constructed during the 3rd century CE.
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Ovens, Roman Baths, Venusia
The remains of the ovens of the Roman baths at Venusia (modern Venosa), southern Italy. 2nd-3rd century CE.
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Small Baths, Hadrian's Villa
The Small Baths at Hadrian's Villa in Tivoli (Italy) is a thermal complex built between 121-125 CE.
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Roman Baths, Venusia
The remains of the Roman baths at Venusia (modern Venosa), southern Italy. 2nd-3rd century CE.
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Visitor’s Guide to the Monuments of Hadrian’s Villa
Hadrian’s Villa near Tivoli, Italy, is an opulent, sprawling garden-villa covering some 120 hectares (296 acres). It was built by Emperor Hadrian (76-138 CE) between 125-134 CE for use as his country estate, although the land may have originally...
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Rome under the Julio-Claudian Dynasty
The Julio-Claudians were the first dynasty to rule the Roman Empire. After the death of the dictator-for-life Julius Caesar in 44 BCE, his adopted son Octavian - later to become known as Augustus (r. 27 BCE - 14 CE) - fought a civil war against...
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Ancient Cyprus: A Travel Guide
Lying at the crossroads of the eastern Mediterranean, the island of Cyprus has long been a meeting point for many of the world's great civilizations. Situated where Europe, Asia and Africa meet, its location shaped its history of bringing...