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

A Roman basilica long submerged in Lake Iznik has reappeared as waters recede, revealing a key site of early Christian ...

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The Roman Empire might have been bigger than we first thought. The uncovering of a hidden road network demonstrates the ...

Women secured critical progress in the Roman republic. Their rights were rolled back with the republic's collapse.

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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 ...