Roman Empire
Silver Coins Lead to One of the Earliest Roman Sites in Yorkshire
The dig site found by metal detectorists 3 years ago appears to be a high-status homestead that once had two villas
Scientists Begin Unveiling the Secrets of the Mummies in the Alexandria 'Dark Sarcophagus'
The massives stone coffin found in July contains a woman and two men, including one who survived brain surgery
A 2,000-Year-Old Golden Horse Head Suggests Romans Actually Got Along Wth German 'Barbarians'
The sculpture fragment suggests Romans lived peacefully alongside Germans until a decisive defeat at the Battle of Teutoburg Forest
Many Roman Children Suffered From Vitamin D Deficiency
New research suggests rickets was common long before the Industrial Revolution, when pollution blocked out sunlight
Why Roman Emperors Were More Likely to Be Assassinated During Droughts
Low rainfall leads to poor harvests, starving troops, more mutinies and higher risk of regicide
Construction on Rome’s Newest Subway Line Is Revealing a Trove of Ancient Treasures
Archaeologists have unearthed 2,000-year-old barracks, a military commander’s home and thousands of artifacts
New Evidence Smashes Assumptions of Crushing Death for Pompeii Skeleton
Researchers found the intact skull of the skeleton that made headlines for being pinned beneath a giant stone block
Construction Workers Find Rare Intact Roman Tomb
'The Tomb of the Athlete' includes four bodies, a coin, offerings of chicken, rabbit and lamb and strigils, the symbol of Roman sportsmen
This 4,000-Year-Old Jar Contains Italy's Oldest Olive Oil
Traces of oleic and linoleic acid found on a central Italy jar pushes the timeline of the substance in the region back an estimated 700 years
Travel to Southern France for a Dazzling Taste of Ancient Rome
A new museum in Nimes pays tribute to the grandeur of the Empire
Oldest Mosaic at Roman Baths Found During Excavations
Mosaics have a long history, but this is considered the oldest at the site
How the Roman "Gates of Hell" Killed Animal Sacrifices but Let Human Priests Escape Unharmed
In ancient times, the gates seemed to respond to supernatural powers, but it's actually all about science
A Crusader-Era High Altar Resurfaces in Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulcher
This reminder of centuries-old history was sitting in plain sight all along
How Centuries-Old Dice Reveal Changing Attitudes About Fate
Dice made in Roman times were lopsided and irregular, but they became more consistent during the Renaissance
What's an Ancient Roman Temple Doing in Armenia?
Shrouded in mystery, the Temple of Garni offers a rare glimpse into pre-Christian Caucasia
Gladiator Teeth Reveal Signs of Infant Malnourishment
By all accounts, Roman gladiators were the rock stars of their day, performing in a packed coliseum to a crowd of thousands
Archaeologists Find Gate to Headquarters of Famed “Ironclad” Sixth Legion in Northern Israel
Inscriptions on the find imply the gate could be part of a dedication or it could list the names of the legion's commanders or war heroes
How Climate Change and Plague Helped Bring Down the Roman Empire
We can learn crucial lessons by examining the natural forces that shaped Rome's rise and fall
Archaeologists Discover Where Julius Caesar Landed in Britain
A large camp along Pegwell Bay is the likely spot where 20,000 Romans landed in 54 B.C.
Mortar Found at "Jesus’ Tomb" Dates to the Constantine Era
The new analysis correlates with historical accounts stating that the tomb was discovered by the Romans, under the direction of emperor Constantine
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