The Roman Empire, one of the most powerful civilizations in history, was not only known for its military might and architectural marvels but also for its vast and complex economy that sustained its ...

Apollodorus of Damascus, the Greek architectural genius who built Emperor Trajan’s Rome, from his Column to the longest ...

He is based in New York. A version of this article appears in print on Aug. 5, 2025, Section D, Page 5 of the New York edition with the headline: A.I. Takes a Crack at Ancient Roman History.