Researchers compared the markings found on an ancient skeleton in England to bones that had been chewed on by cheetahs, lions ...

Virgil was one of Rome's most prolific poets, but how much was he influenced by ancient Greece and Greek writers like Homer?

SPQR stands for Senatus Populusque Romanus, which translates to "The Senate and Roman People" or "The Senate and People of ...

Ancient texts and modern movies alike depict the Roman Empire as a society that pitted men against animals for bloodsport.

BCE is the traditional date of the founding of Rome. What does archaeology reveal about when it was really founded?

When you’re the emperor Augustus, they let you do it.

As someone who’s studied Ancient Rome for years, I’ve recently been asked which Roman emperor was most like Donald Trump. In ...

Taylor Swift’s new fascination with ancient coin jewelry shines a spotlight on Roman denarii, historical talismans—and maybe ...

If you're looking to escape the crowds in Rome, there is an adorable town a short drive away where you can experience Italian ...

Gladiator combat is a well-documented aspect of ancient Roman society, but the physical remains of fighters have remained ...

Although the team obviously can’t tie zircon minerals to the Roman Empire’s collapse, their lengthy migration inside frozen chunks of glacier further underscore the 6th century ice age’s severity.

Nearly 2,000 years ago, ancient Romans enjoyed a variety of snacks when attending events at the Colosseum. Recent ...