Rome marked the 26th edition of its annual celebrations of the city’s founding from April 18 to 21, commemorating its 2,779th ...

Throughout history, there have been many incredible civilizations that have shaped the way we live today. One was Ancient ...

Roman temples were not just places of worship but the beating heart of religion, politics, ceremony, and public authority in ...

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 ...

Standing in the vast ruins of the Baths of Caracalla in Rome, hundreds of gulls circle above. Their haunting cries echo voices from 1,800 years ago. Today, the bare shell of what was one of Rome's ...

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The Colosseum in ancient Rome had 50,000 spectators, the roar of the crowd, and... a snack break? Yep, the Romans didn’t just show up for the bloodshed. They brought their favorite treats to enjoy ...

Archaeologists have discovered a cluster of Roman tombs beneath a modern street in Rome, revealing changing burial practices.

LONDON — A remarkable archaeological endeavor in the heart of the British capital has brought to light one of the most extensive collections of painted Roman wall plaster ever unearthed in the city.

An artifact was unearthed by a couple in New Orleans, Louisiana as they did a little work in their backyard. This may not sound like a surprise, given how old the city is, until you realize this ...

A team of archaeologists discovered the remains of an ancient Roman necropolis tucked under the Croatian city of Zadar, ...