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, ...

The 3.5 inch-long iron blade had a hole for the shaver to put their finger in so they could drag it across their face to remove stubble.

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.

A new AI tool, called Aeneas, has the potential to accelerate our understanding of all human history, researchers say.

"Double dyeing achieved a sophisticated imitation that could easily pass for authentic royal purple ," Dr. Sukenik explains. "Madder and woad were widely available, far cheaper, and far easier to work ...

A rare Roman inscription on a metal vessel held the name of a previously unknown governor of Hispania Citerior with a ...