Scholars Finally Decode 'Unreadable' Ancient Roman Tablets That No One Was Supposed to See ...

What was it really like to be an Ancient Roman Gladiator? Did these fighters live a life of fame, fortune and glory? Were ...

Two Mithraic Roman altars are to be displayed as a part of an upcoming exhibition after being acquired for the nation.

Ancient Rome didn’t abandon its gods overnight. The rise of Christianity was a slow transformation of the cult-based religious order that had structured Roman life for centuries ...

For the first time, Roman temples appear as people once saw them. This reconstruction reveals their colors, rituals, architecture, and political meaning in everyday Roman life. From sacred ceremonies ...

The Roman-era poison maker Locusta allegedly played a part in the deaths of Emperor Claudius and his son Britannicus. What do we know about her life story?

Newly published research is providing a fascinating glimpse into how ancient Romans enjoyed their fast food — shedding more light on life in antiquity. In a recent journal article entitled "Urban ...

LONDON — A remarkable archaeological endeavor in the heart of the British capital has brought to light one of the most extensive collections of painted Roman wall plaster ever unearthed in the city.

Stoicism is one of ancient Greece's most enduring philosophies. Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius is one of its foremost figures.

Millions visit the vast and remarkably preserved ancient city of Ephesus each year, stepping back through the centuries to walk marble streets, explore Roman baths and admire landmarks like the ...

Several ancient Roman emperors loved Greece. As the Roman Empire consolidated, Greek culture, literature, politics, and art ...