From viral memes to bestselling books, Hollywood blockbusters to history podcasts, the fascination with ancient Rome refuses ...

It is hardly surprising that the ceasefire agreement of January 19 between Israel and Hamas did not take off.  It was not to.

It is true that the Emperor Constantine, after declaring Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire in 313 AD, outlawed crucifixion. But he still ordered the execution of thousands of ...

Now, for the Romans, barbarians were local tribes who lived ... This was the job of auxiliary soldiers who came from right across the Roman Empire. Places like Belgium, Spain, Greece, and even ...

The Roman Empire famously had problems maintaining their grip on Albion, struggling with bad weather, ‘barbarian’ rebellions, and the island’s distance from Rome. What could possibly go ...

Period dramas are delightful, presenting the joys and gloom of bygone eras in captivating ways. Beautiful gowns? Newsboy caps ...

Still, the boundaries between Roman and barbarian were never as stark as our sources suggest” (Kaldellis, 2). This is reflected in the perception of the Byzantine Empire by other states and ...

Most people now cite the year 476 C.E. as the year when Rome fell — but was it, really? While it’s true that the Western Roman Empire was overtaken by barbarian warrior Odoacer that year, he kept most ...

1982's Conan The Barbarian is the film you can point to ... It's easy to know what a movie called The Fall Of The Roman Empire is about, right? It's a fantastic example of the sword and sandal ...

Between history, spirituality and legend, the figure of Saint Patrick, who has become a key element of a tormented Irish ...

New discoveries related to works of art in ancient Greece and Rome continue to be unearthed. A Danish study published in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology in March found that statues in antiquity were ...