Ancient Rome
2,500-Year-Old Monument Could Help Crack the Mysterious Etruscan Language
Researchers found the inscribed slab near Florence and believe it might hold secrets behind the language of Italy's pre-Roman culture
Syrian Troops Find Palmyra's Ancient Ruins In Better Shape Than Expected
The “Jewel of the Desert” is out of the hands of people who would see its wonders demolished
Metallic Ink Discovered in Ancient Scrolls Buried by Mount Vesuvius
New discovery may help researchers read ancient scrolls
2,100-Year-Old Roman Tavern Unearthed, Empty Cups and All
The proposed ancient bar and grill in southern France could shed light on the spread of Roman culture
Happy Leap Day! Brought to You by Julius Caesar
The leap year has a long history, stretching all the way back to 46 B.C.E.
Archaeologists Discovered a Roman Fresco Beneath the Streets of London
This ornate, hand-painted wall was once considered to be the height of fashion in Londinium
Ancient Pompeii Is Alive Again as Italian Officials Unveil Six Restored Ruins
The “Grand Pompeii Project” helps to preserve the dwellings
The Many Roads That Lead to Rome, Visualized
Caveat: not all cities named Rome are in Italy
Rome Just Banned Centurions
Officials stir up controversy by kicking impersonators out of the Colosseum
What You Don’t Know About Ancient Rome Could Fill a Book. Mary Beard Wrote That Book
The British historian reveals some surprises about the ancient Roman people and their customs
ISIS Demolished Yet Another Priceless Syrian Monument
The 1,800-year-old Arch of Triumph was destroyed on Sunday
Construction Workers Found, and Then Tried to Hide an Ancient Sarcophagus
It turns out the now-damaged coffin is actually quite a find
Five of the World's Most Fascinating Topiary Gardens
Whimsical gardens in surprising shapes decorate homes, churches and cemeteries around the world. We’ve rounded up five of the most extraordinary
Have Something Rude to Say? Put it on This 2300-Year Old Statue in Rome
A cardinal started the tradition of decorating this statue with snarky poems and insults
A New Recreation Shows How Ancient Romans Lifted Wild Animals Into the Colosseum
An elaborate system of elevators and trap doors lifted ferocious beasts onto the Colosseum floor
How Much Water Did Rome’s Aqueducts Really Carry?
Not as much as previously thought
Urine for a Treat With a Tour of These Five Sewer Systems
Tunnels, drains and other wastewater structures to explore, from ancient Rome to present-day New York
Recently Translated Papyrus Details 1,900-Year-Old Hangover Cure
Those disappointed by the effectiveness of this 1,900-year old remedy can instead peruse the eye surgery techniques in other ancient texts
Two Eerie Medusa Heads Watch Over Turkey’s Waterways
Why the Greek monster stares out from an ancient cistern in Istanbul
The Oldest Known Ancient Roman Fort Has Been Discovered in Italy
Researchers use laser scanners to identify a Roman military camp that may have initiated the settlement of the modern Italian city of Trieste
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