The statue, which was kept in the Basilica of Maxentius, was pillaged at some time between the 3rd Century and the 7th or 8th Century. However, in 1486 the marble pieces were rediscovered.

Emperor Constantine (ca A.D. 280– 337) reigned over a major transition in the Roman Empire—and much more. His acceptance of Christianity and his establishment of an eastern capital city, which ...

Ambitious VR Experience Restores 7,000 Roman Buildings, Monuments to Their Former Glory You can take an aerial tour of the city circa 320 A.D. or stop by specific sites for in-depth exploration ...