Freedom is represented as a strong woman wearing the flowing clothing of ancient Rome.

VOA: special.2010.01.27

One of the most famous places in ancient Rome was the Circus Maximus.

VOA: special.2009.01.11

Its design was influenced by the classical buildings of ancient Greece and Rome.

VOA: special.2010.01.27

"In ancient Rome,the gladiators went into the arena with these words on their lips: let me win,but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.

VOA: special.2009.08.23

The language has nothing to do with farm animals or ancient Rome.

VOA: special.2009.12.04

Some of the best mosaics in Egypt date to ancient Rome, but the art form was used in the jewelry set of the Pharoah Tutankhamun.

VOA: standard.2010.07.30

As storm clouds of war rumble across the Atlantic, Welles puts the play not in ancient Rome, but in contemporary Europe with Caesar as a fascist dictator.

VOA: standard.2009.12.17