A compelling creation myth was a must for every ancient civilisation, but Rome decided that one just wasn’t enough. In myth ...

During the age of emperors, Roman sculpture was of artistic, religious, and political importance, and often took on epic ...

For the first time ever, researchers have mapped the entirety of the vast Roman road network highlighting its immense ...

A newly discovered monumental basin in Gabii hints at how early Romans experimented with city planning long before Rome’s own layers were buried. In the center of the ancient city of Gabii, just 11 ...

Step back into the world of Ancient Rome, mapped out through Google Earth with unit placements that bring history to life.

Italian archaeologists recently gained rare insight into life during Ancient Rome when they found a multi-story apartment building built decades before the birth of Jesus Christ. The discovery was ...

The sarcophagus was found among abandoned houses in a quarter of Aquincum that had been vacated in the 3rd century and later repurposed as a burial ground. Nearby discoveries included a Roman aqueduct ...

The partial collapse of the Torre di Conti has sparked a negligence probe and renewed fears about how the Eternal City protects — and fails — its ancient heritage.

Researchers from Italy, Spain, and Tunisia have uncovered the Roman Empire's second largest olive oil manufacturer.

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 ...

From the Minoan royal road to the Ridgeway, ancient roads still exist today showing how past civilizations built networks ...

"Once you have an ever-expanding system of entitlements that you can't afford, that's often the beginning of the decline and ...