Roman Empire
Construction Worker Stumbles Upon Mysterious Roman Statue Hidden Beneath a Parking Lot in England
Found near a lavish historic estate, the nearly 2,000-year-old artifact has baffled researchers
Archaeologists Unearth 'Incredibly Rare' Roman-Era Clay Figurine of the God Mercury
The excavations led to the discovery of a previously unknown ancient Roman settlement in England
Graves of Roman Family Held Jewelry, Coins and 'Exquisite' Vials for Storing Mourners' Tears
Archaeologists in Bulgaria unearthed the remains of three individuals interred with rare treasures dating to the third century
Archaeologists Were 'Amazed' to Find That a 1,700-Year-Old Chicken Egg Still Has Liquid Inside
Discovered in England, the egg is thought to be the only one of its kind—and analysis of its contents could shed new light on its origins
Experts Recreate Looming 43-Foot-Tall Statue of Constantine Using 3D Modeling
Although only fragments of the 1,700-year-old colossus remain, experts hope to paint a fuller picture for the public with a new installation at Rome's Capitoline Museums
Romans Stored Hallucinogenic Seeds in a Vial Made From an Animal Bone
Ancient scholars wrote about the medicinal, poisonous and psychoactive properties of black henbane seeds
Was This Villa Pliny the Elder’s Front-Row Seat to Mount Vesuvius' Eruption?
Researchers are wondering whether a newly discovered villa in southern Italy could be linked to the celebrated scholar
Three Students Just Deciphered the First Passages of a 2,000-Year-Old Scroll Burned in Vesuvius' Eruption
The trio used artificial intelligence to decode sections of the text, which appear to be a philosophical exploration of pleasure
Plagues That Ravaged the Roman Empire Were Linked to Periods of Cold Weather
The changing climate may have had ripple effects that made people more susceptible to disease, new research suggests
Archaeologists Uncover Abandoned Ancient Wine Shop in Greece
The Roman-era structure, filled with pottery shards and coins, was destroyed by a sudden and mysterious disaster
Winners Got Silver Medals at the First Modern Olympic Games in 1896
A rare example of the nearly 130-year-old silver medal just sold at auction for $112,000
Experts Solve 'Ancient Jigsaw Puzzle' by Reassembling Roman Armor Broken Into 100 Pieces
The fragments of the brass arm guard were discovered at an ancient fort complex in Scotland over a century ago
Another Mysterious Roman Dodecahedron Has Been Unearthed in England
More than 100 such ancient artifacts have been found throughout Europe, but nobody knows what they are
Archaeologists Unearth Ancient Roman Cemetery Full of Jewelry, Coins and Clothing
Discovered north of Rome, the burial ground lies near what was once an upper-class villa
See the Face of Roman Britain's Only Known Crucifixion Victim
A forensic artist has reimagined what the man may have looked like 2,000 years ago
Roman Imperial Cult Temple Unearthed Beneath a Parking Lot in Italy
The pagan temple sheds new light on the empire's gradual embrace of Christianity
117 Fascinating Finds Revealed in 2023
The year's most exciting discoveries included a stolen Vincent van Gogh painting, a hidden medieval crypt and a gold-covered mummy
Archaeologists Uncover 'Exceptional' Ancient Mural Near Colosseum
The artwork—made from shells, tiles and other materials—demonstrated the wealth and power of its owner
The Ten Best History Books of 2023
Our favorite titles of the year resurrect forgotten histories and illuminate how the United States ended up where it is today
Hadrian's Wall Damaged by Sycamore Gap Tree Felling, Inspection Confirms
Cut down by a chainsaw, the beloved tree fell atop the 1,900-year-old Roman wall in September
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