How the Ancients Invested For Security and Profit

People also invested and traded in precious goods, like artworks. When the Romans sacked the city of Corinth in 146 BC, they stole the city’s collection of famous artwork, and later sold the ...

How did people invest their money in Rome or ancient Greece?

Explore how ancient Greeks and Romans invested in wealth through land, metals, and art amidst economic challenges.
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Busts of First Century Emperors

Why was the first century so turbulent? The first answer is simple: hereditary rule. For most of this period, emperors were not chosen on the basis of their ability or honesty, but simply because they ...
The Conversation

What were the Greeks and Romans like? Their letters suggest they weren’t so different from us

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The Conversation

Holidays help us rest and recover. But Greeks and Romans weren’t always convinced

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