But it does hold a special resonance for Jews. The Arch of Titus, in the city’s historic center, was built nearly 2,000 years ago to celebrate the eponymous Roman general’s conquering of ...

That’s according to Steven Fine, who directs Yeshiva University’s Center for Israel Studies and is the scholar behind the university’s exhibition The Arch of Titus — from Jerusalem to Rome ...

Framed: 26 x 22 inches. The sheet is laid down on a brown backing paper. There is discoloration throughout; a brown horizontal stripe of discoloration runs through the right half. Some foxing at upper ...

Recent travelers called a visit to the Roman Forum a "must," but they do advise future visitors to rent or stream an audio ...

The arch, the biggest of Rome's ancient arches - the others are the Arch of Titus (AD 81)and the Arch of Septimius Severus ...

Still standing today in the city of Rome is the magnificently carved marble arch that was erected to commemorate the emperor Titus's victory over the Jews in 70 CE. The monument, which was ...

Let us remember, therefore, the postcard that Sigmund Freud sent from Rome to one of his friends — a picture of the Arch of Titus on the front, with its stone carvings of Roman soldiers pillaging the ...

The two sons of Vespasian Titus and Domitian (ruled 79 – 81 AD, and 81 – 96 AD respectively) could not have been more different as emperors. Although Titus had a reputation for ruthlessness ...

Little is known of this Saint except that he took up the monastic life from his youth, became the abbot of a monastery, and reposed in peace. The image of God, was faithfully preserved in you, O ...

Walking along the Via Sacra today showcases the rich history of ancient Rome. The cobblestone path takes you past noteworthy attractions, including the Arch of Titus, the Temple of Vesta, and the ...

From the lukewarm Laodicea to the overachieving Ephesus, these seven ancient congregations struggled with relatable problems. Revelation is often interpreted out of context based on current ...

Her “Love Has No Pride” was widely recorded, and she had high-profile relationships with Levon Helm and Donald Fagen. But she ...