Five theatrical masks discovered at an ancient Turkish site are dated to the time of the Roman Empire. The masks were found ...

Though rare, female gladiators did appear in the Roman arena, challenging ancient Rome’s expectations and revealing how ...

The people of ancient Rome didn’t have access to modern science, but they still developed complex – and incredibly intuitive ...

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 ...

Well, the Romans recognized its practical value for other purposes. Urine was indeed a valuable commodity in ancient Rome, rich in minerals and chemicals, particularly nitrogen-based urea. When stored ...

Scientists at U.K.-based DeepMind, the Google LLC laboratory that specializes in advanced artificial intelligence, have developed a solution to decipher ancient Roman texts that are often damaged and ...

I've been listening to a weekly podcast called The History of Rome which I've found to be both educational and entertaining. I'm wanting more detail than is provided in the podcasts so here I am ...

Forests are home to 80 percent of land-based biodiversity, but these arks of life are under threat. The rising average global temperature is forcing tiny plants like side bells wintergreen on the ...

Archaeologists working at the Ancient Bononia site in Vidin, Bulgaria have made a remarkable discovery that offers fresh insight into Roman marriage customs. A substantial gold ring weighing 23.63 ...

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