This Roman senator wrote some of the greatest letters in history. Here’s how Pliny the Younger’s words have kept ancient Rome ...

Like all women of their time, Asellina and Zmyrina could not vote. But they found influence in their own ways. Asellina owned a popular thermopolium on a bustling corner of ancient Pompeii, where her ...

The viral nature of the term “Roman Empire” makes it easy to forget the trend started because ancient Rome had one of the most unforgettable armies in history. A new show at the British Museum is ...

This edition of History In A Nutshell travels back to antiquity; to some of the earliest days of Western Civilization: Ancient Rome! This expose briefly covers the rise and fall of Rome, including: ...

Learn how parasites preserved in an ancient sewer reveal how disease spread among Roman soldiers.

Explore the role of water in Ancient Rome, a city sustained by impressive engineering. Explore the role of water in ancient Rome, a city sustained by 12 aqueducts that supplied its fountains, ...

Beyond the entrance of Rome’s newest metro station under the Colosseum, there are display cases filled with hundreds of ...

Sediments from a Roman latrine at Vindolanda show soldiers were infected with multiple intestinal parasites, including ...

A number of videos and images created by artificial intelligence that claim to accurately depict ancient Rome have been ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The city of Rome has been inhabited continuously for 14,000 years ...

Newly published research is providing a fascinating glimpse into how ancient Romans enjoyed their fast food — shedding more light on life in antiquity. In a recent journal article entitled "Urban ...

Researchers are uncovering new details about Egypt's northern coast through ancient Greek and Roman ruins at Darazya, near El ...