German archaeologists have discovered new insights into Bavaria's Roman past from an ancient buried temple where Roman legionaries once worshipped the sun god Mithras.
Hannibal led the Second Punic War against Rome and became famous for his crossing of the Alps and the 16-year campaign which brought the ancient empire...
Pope Leo XIV declared himself a Roman, the last step in the process of establishing himself as the supreme pontiff of the Catholic Church. He also...
Are you not entertained? New analysis from the bones of an ancient gladiator discovered in York suggests that British fighters may have been attacked by ferocious...
An archaeological discovery in Denmark has unveiled a 1,600-year-old Roman helmet and weapons, suggesting a long-lost ritual linked to a chieftain’s residence.
A stunning late Roman-era mosaic featuring rare Anatolian leopard and other hunting scenes may be the first of its kind to survive intact in Türkiye.
Recent excavations at a Roman and Etruscan spa in Tuscany have unearthed an extraordinary collection of artefacts, shedding new light on the region’s ancient rituals. Thick...
For a modern audience, it’s tempting to valorize the Roman gladiator — strong, brave, fierce — as a masculine ideal. Indeed, Ancient Rome has become for...
Built after the Roman invasion in AD 43, the 2,000-year-old road connected the port of Dover to Londinium and the West Midlands.
By learning the secrets of 2,000-year-old cement, researchers are trying to devise greener, more durable modern options.