ANCIENT ROME IN FIFTY MONUMENTS

Tue 10 Jun 2025, 2–3pm

At the Museum and Online

This talk takes place in-person at the Museum in the Headley Lecture Theatre and via Zoom online

Tickets are £8 each. Book your ticket below.

With Dr Paul Roberts, Research Keeper of Antiquities at the Ashmolean

Rome, as we all know, was not built in a day. Exploring the subject of his book, join Dr Roberts to discover the glorious monuments of this ancient city, delve into their stories, the people who built them, and the impact they had.

It took centuries to build Rome, shaped by politics, society, changing technology and most of all its rulers, the Emperors, constantly and conspicuously displaying their power.

Ancient Rome in 50 Monuments book cover, book by Paul Roberts

Circus Maximus, Rome, illustration by Alan Sorrell

Nothing symbolised that power more than monuments. These served a purpose – arena, theatre, temple – but they also beautified the city and most importantly glorified the Emperors.

Part of our Create & Transform season of events.