An erratic leader, a weak Senate and ill-judged economic policies leading to a contraction in world trade. The fall of the ...

A discovery in Romania shows the remains of an elite family's treasures from the Roman era that were scorched in a fire.

In Roman times, the city of Sparta became a military-themed tourist destination where Rome's elites would see a reimagined ...

Rome’s Colosseum not only hosted gladiatorial games, but also animal hunts, mock-up naval battles, and even a few plays.

In what was one of the greatest decoration flexes in ancient Roman design, a wealthy resident of Iuvavum—now modern-day ...

A Roman army camp discovered in the Netherlands expands the knowledge of how far north the empire’s boundary extended. Located north of the Rhine River, the camp was found in the Veluwe region of the ...

Archaeologists in Switzerland uncover an ancient Roman bridge in Aegerten, revealing 400 years of history and rare artifacts.

The limestone chamber is marked with inscriptions identifying the deceased and honoring the deity Jupiter. Officials say it's ...

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Archaeologists in Albania have discovered a large Roman burial chamber dating from the third to fourth century AD, the first ...

Scientists analyze DNA from garum remains in Spain and confirm that the Romans used sardines to make their famous sauce.