Ancient Rome
Archaeologists Find 24 Bronze Statues, Preserved in Tuscan Spa for 2,300 Years
The discovery provides insight into the transition from Etruscan to Roman rule
Archaeologists in Greece Unearth 'Larger-Than-Life' Statue of Hercules
The team discovered the 2,000-year-old artwork in Philippi
Who Were the Painters of Pompeii?
A new exhibition explores the ancient Roman "pictores," who created beautiful frescoes preserved in ash from Mount Vesuvius' eruption
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
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