Ancient Rome
In Istria, Roman Ruins, Unique Wines and Prized Truffles Await
Journey to the coast of Croatia, where you’ll encounter an inviting coastline, ancient mummies and so much more
Why Demetrius the Besieger Was One of History's Most Outrageous Kings
The ancient Macedonian monarch specialized in siege warfare, polygamy and sacrilege
Excavations Shed Light on the Everyday Life of Pompeii's Middle Class
An ornate courtyard found in an otherwise humble home may have reflected the owners' aspirational vision of the future
Archaeologists Rebury 'First-of-Its-Kind' Roman Villa
The ruins were originally uncovered in Scarborough, England, last year
When I Celebrated the Summer Solstice With Ancient Roman Gods and Goddesses
Members of a group in Italy called Association Pietas are reviving the ancient religion of Rome
Roman Coin Depicting Zodiac Symbol Discovered off Israel’s Coast
The rare bronze coin was minted during the reign of the Roman emperor Antoninus Pius
See the Hidden, 500-Year-Old Frescoes Discovered at the Prince's Palace of Monaco
Restoration experts spent years preserving the artworks, which are now on view as the royal residence reopens for the summer
In the Netherlands, Volunteer Archaeologists Find Roman Temple Complex
The site was likely used by soldiers near the Roman Empire's northern border
An Ancient Home Found Beneath the Baths of Caracalla Is Now on Display
The second-century structure has frescoed ceilings and depictions of both Roman and Egyptian deities
See the Vibrant, Long-Overlooked Colors of Classical Sculptures
A new exhibition at the Met features brightly hued reconstructions of ancient Greco-Roman artworks
At Museum for Rescued Art, Italy Displays Stolen Artifacts It Has Recovered
The museum will showcase items before returning them to their original locations
2,000-Year-Old 'Yearbook'-Like Tablet Celebrates a Group of Ancient Greek Grads
Attikos and his friends were ready to become full Athenian citizens
This Man Was Encased in Volcanic Ash in Pompeii. Here’s What His DNA Reveals
The adult man’s genome is the first to be fully sequenced from remains found in the ancient city
This Ancient Roman Statue Embodies the 'Perfect' Man. But Was It Stolen?
Italy wants a Roman replica of "Doryphoros" in the Minneapolis Institute of Art returned
Global Cultures Have Always Worshipped—and Feared—Women
A new explores two sides of female divinity
Ukrainian Soldiers Uncover Fourth-Century Urns While Digging Defense Trenches
The amphorae are the latest archaeological find in a country whose cultural treasures are threatened by war
Ancient Roman Sculpture Likely Looted During WWII Turns Up at Texas Goodwill
Experts are debating who the bust portrays, but they agree on one thing—a thrift store is an unusual spot to find a millennia-old statue
Amateur Archaeologist Stumbles Onto Trove of Coins Dated to Constantine the Great's Reign
Found in Switzerland, some of the buried Roman coins were minted during a time of relative political stability, between 332 and 335 C.E.
In the Classical World, Persia's Powers Rivaled Greece and Rome
An exhibition at the Getty Villa in Los Angeles shows how ancient Iran held its own against its better-known contemporaries
Why Was Erotic Art So Popular in Ancient Pompeii?
A new exhibition spotlights 70 examples of sensual imagery discovered in the Roman city
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