David Macaulay relives the winding and sometimes surreal journey toward the completion of Rome Antics, his illustrated homage to the historic city.

How much more grievous are the consequences of anger than the causes of it.'



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This video provides a comprehensive overview of Part 4 of the IELTS listening test. They explain the format of the section and offers tips on how to approach and answer the questions effectively.

Marcus Aurelius: the famous Stoic Emperor. His road to emperorship was long and winding. His time as emperor was even harder. Plagued by disease and wars, Aurelius still managed to maintain his philosophical point of view. Ideas from his...

The Column Of Marcus Aurelius And Piazza Colonna

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Karl Lagerfeld at 'Fendi for Fountains' Press Conference at Campidoglio on January 28, 2013 in Rome, Italy. (Footage by Giulio Origlia/WireImage Video/Getty Images)

ATMOSPHERE - 'Fendi for Fountains' Press Conference at Campidoglio on January 28, 2013 in Rome, Italy. (Footage by Giulio Origlia/WireImage Video/Getty Images)

ATMOSPHERE - 'Fendi for Fountains' Press Conference at Campidoglio on January 28, 2013 in Rome, Italy. (Footage by Giulio Origlia/WireImage Video/Getty Images)

ATMOSPHERE - 'Fendi for Fountains' Press Conference at Campidoglio on January 28, 2013 in Rome, Italy. (Footage by Giulio Origlia/WireImage Video/Getty Images)

ATMOSPHERE - 'Fendi for Fountains' Press Conference at Campidoglio on January 28, 2013 in Rome, Italy. (Footage by Giulio Origlia/WireImage Video/Getty Images)

Karl Lagerfeld at 'Fendi for Fountains' Press Conference at Campidoglio on January 28, 2013 in Rome, Italy. (Footage by Giulio Origlia/WireImage Video/Getty Images)

Karl Lagerfeld and Silvia Venturini Fendi at 'Fendi for Fountains' Press Conference at Campidoglio on January 28, 2013 in Rome, Italy. (Footage by Giulio Origlia/WireImage Video/Getty Images)

Karl Lagerfeld and Silvia Venturini Fendi at 'Fendi for Fountains' Press Conference at Campidoglio on January 28, 2013 in Rome, Italy. (Footage by Giulio Origlia/WireImage Video/Getty Images)

ATMOSPHERE - 'Fendi for Fountains' Press Conference at Campidoglio on January 28, 2013 in Rome, Italy. (Footage by Giulio Origlia/WireImage Video/Getty Images)

Karl Lagerfeld at 'Fendi for Fountains' Press Conference at Campidoglio on January 28, 2013 in Rome, Italy. (Footage by Giulio Origlia/WireImage Video/Getty Images)

ATMOSPHERE - 'Fendi for Fountains' Press Conference at Campidoglio on January 28, 2013 in Rome, Italy. (Footage by Giulio Origlia/WireImage Video/Getty Images)

ATMOSPHERE - 'Fendi for Fountains' Press Conference at Campidoglio on January 28, 2013 in Rome, Italy. (Footage by Giulio Origlia/WireImage Video/Getty Images)