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Archaeologists Discover a “Little Pompeii” in Eastern France
Fires in a Roman neighborhood in Sainte-Colombe helped preserve ancient homes, shops and artifacts
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New Excavation Will Examine Germany’s Legendary “Founding Battle”
The dig hopes to find conclusive evidence that Kalkriese is the site of the Battle of Teutoburg Forest
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Where to See Some of the World’s Oldest and Most Interesting Maps
Chart humanity’s course through history with these antique navigational tools
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Five Things to Know About Bath, Jane Austen’s Home and Inspiration
Two hundred years after her death, Bath hasn’t forgotten about Jane Austen
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This Anti-Slavery Jewelry Shows the Social Concerns (and the Technology) of Its Time
The ‘Wedgwood Slave Medallion’ was the first modern piece of protest jewelry
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Surf Through Newly Digitized Images to See Rome’s Ever-Changing History
The Eternal City is always evolving. Now, a new web resource shows how
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Why Ancient Roman Concrete Is So Strong
A rare chemical reaction strengthens it even today—and that could help threatened coastal communities
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How Archaeologists Crammed 1500 Years of Roman History Into One Map
The Atlas of Ancient Rome looks at the city over the course of its evolution in remarkable detail
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A Dog From 3rd Century Rome Was Discovered During Subway Excavations
The canine’s skeleton and other artifacts were preserved in a fire, offering a window on Ancient Roman life
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Restored Roman Catacombs Reveal Stunning Frescoes
Centuries of grime have been removed from two chambers of the Domitilia catacombs, exposing images of fourth-century Rome
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Blinged-Out Menorah Debuts at Pioneering Exhibit in Rome
The piece, which is encrusted with precious jewels, was gifted to the Jewish Museum in Rome by the artist Joel Arthur Rosenthal
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Rome Is Finally Restoring the Mausoleum of Augustus
Once the tomb of emperors, a project funded by a telecom company hopes to revive the massive monument now covered in trash and weeds
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The Fears That Fueled an Ancient Border Wall
When Hadrian built a mighty wall in his most remote territory, he got more than he bargained for
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When Actors Mixed Politics and Comedy in Ancient Rome
Laughter was one way to challenge authority, but it could also mean risking your life
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New McDonalds Has a Cool Design Element: an Ancient Roman Road
Have a bit of history with that Happy Meal
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Albania Wants to Show Off Its Shipwrecks
From 6th century B.C. Greek cargo ships to WWII wrecks, the Balkan nation is hoping to boost tourism by highlighting its underwater archaeology
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This Device Unearthed an Ancient Gladiator School
With its abundant greenery, you’d have no idea there was once an ancient city located just outside of Rome
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Early Tech Adopters in Ancient Rome Had Portable Sundials
A little gadget could make you look smart, rich, and tech-savvy—all without necessarily fulfilling its real function
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Found in the Remains of a Former Gilded Age Mansion, an Ancient Roman Artifact Reveals Its Secrets
Bridging three periods of income inequality, the gravestone of a former slave finds a new home
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Researchers Finish Separating World’s Largest Celtic Coin Hoard
It took nearly three years to separate the more than 68,000 coins
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