Ancient Roman ideas of privacy differed radically from our own, and their communal toilets reveal a mindset almost impossible ...

Tim Newcomb is a journalist based in the Pacific Northwest. He covers stadiums, sneakers, gear, infrastructure, and more for ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 excavating the ruins of Pompeii have discovered a construction site left frozen in time by the eruption of Italy's ...

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 ...