Archaeologists recently unearthed the remains of ancient Roman marching camps in Saxony-Anhalt — a first for one of Eastern ...

The new campaign mapped an orthogonal street grid - straight axes and insula-like blocks - typical of planned Roman foundations. Within that layout, the drone data traced a large rectangular forum ...

New research examines how lead was used in Rome in daily life, and what archaeological evidence reveals about its health effects.

Italian archaeologists recently unearthed ancient Roman tombs during the excavation of a necropolis – including one bearing the epitaph of a gladiator. The discovery was announced by the Archaeology, ...

The jackhammers are a common occurrence in modern Cologne. The city’s rich history goes back to the Roman times, and finding archaeological remains isn’t new. This time, the discovery came from the ...

In anticipation of the construction of a museum in Cologne, Germany, archaeologists discovered a ...

The vial, also known as an unguentarium, is commonly believed to have held perfumes or cosmetic oils.

A scientist who figured out the secret behind ancient Rome's self-repairing concrete has recently confirmed his theory at a ...

Key Takeaways Gladiators only fought 2-3 times annually, spending most of their time training intensively in gladiator ...

If you want to get around Rome, you need strong nerves. Two new underground stations in the historic heart of the city are intended to remedy this situation – and are becoming something of an ...

Roman medicine used human fecal matter mixed with thyme and olive oil in treatments, according to a surprising archaeological discovery from Pergamon, Turkey.