In a post-war Rome (1946) a cat burglar inadvertently saves the life of a would-be suicide man who returns from the war to find that he has been betrayed by his fiancée while fighting in the war.

Historian Michael Taylor rates depictions of ancient Rome in movies and TV shows. He reviews the depiction of gladiator fights in "Gladiator," starring Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix.

The film depicts the strategic military maneuvers during the Second Punic War, focusing on the conflict between Rome and Hannibal. A Roman senator reflects on his past, where he saved his father ...

Set in Rome after World War II, this black-and-white feminist film directed by (and starring) Paola Cortellesi tells a nuanced story about domestic abuse. By Beatrice Loayza When you purchase a ...

In struggling post-war Rome, American military police still patrol the streets. Times are hard for the working class, who must contend with low pay and food shortages. For most women, things prove ...