Our Enduring Fascination With Ancient Roman Baths

Sep 25, 2025

What could be better in antiquity — and today — than relaxing at the Roman baths? From saunas to hot rooms to cold plunges, both public and private thermae catered to the populace of most Roman cities. But baths were more than just a space to get clean. Much like...

An Ancient Roman Guide to Trump’s Authoritarian Playbook 

Aug 27, 2025

Authoritarianism is on the rise across the globe, including in the United States. In April 2025, NPR reported that in a survey of over 500 political scientists, the majority believed that the United States was moving from a liberal democracy toward authoritarianism....