light blue in model B); and one with a diamond-shaped keystone (the Gothic arch, model C). Flying buttresses act the same way ancient Roman columns did, countering the horizontal force of the arch.

Finished in 315 C.E., the Arch of Constantine is one of Rome’s three surviving ancient triumphal arches, each erected to honor a person or event. This arch commemorates Constantine I’s 312 ...

The obscene graffiti directed against Caracalla and Geta in Gladiator II then is part of a long tradition of political ...

Ancient masters of engineering ... Arches: Bridges could have two or—less commonly—as many as three tiers of arches. Roman engineers opted for narrow arches, which provided maximum strength.

Vatican City, The Pantheon and Vatican Museums: 3 of the most interesting places to visit while staying in Rome.

Rome's ancient Arch of Constantine was hit by lightning during a heavy storm, causing some fragments to fall off, an official said Wednesday. "All the fragments were recovered and made safe ...

The landmark Rome chose, however, isn’t its most iconic building, nor its biggest. But it does hold a special resonance for Jews. The Arch of Titus, in the city’s historic center, was built ...

In a partnership aimed at promoting what it describes as 'conscious tourism,' Airbnb has signed a $1.5 million deal with Rome ...