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

Archaeologists discovered rare Roman relics at Bremenium Fort in northern England, including 2,000-year-old preserved fruit, ...

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 ...

Ancient Greeks prepared Roman gladiators for violent contests, although these were quite different from the Olympics the ...

By piecing together historical records, topographic maps, and satellite imagery, the research team covered more ground than ...

Well, the Romans recognized its practical value for other purposes. Urine was indeed a valuable commodity in ancient Rome, ...

As the saying went, all roads once led to Rome — and scientists now say those roads stretched 50% longer than previously known. A new study combines information from historical records, ...

Excavations in Senon uncover thousands of ancient coins and reveal dense Gallic settlement and affluent Roman town in France.

Follow Tristan Hughes as he is given exclusive access to the National Museum of Scotland for a look at one of Britain’s most ...

Thrushes were both kept as pets and eaten, showcasing their complex role in Roman society. Birds were prominent figures in ancient Rome. Certain owls and eagles were considered powerful divinatory ...

Tiny symbols engraved into ancient Roman drinkware may be more than merely decorative accents. After two years of research, ...