In Ancient Greece and Rome, pets brought companionship, loyalty, status, and love—from Odysseus’ Argos to Augustus’ raven.
A 2,000-year-old Roman staircase has been uncovered in Cologne, revealing hidden details about life in the governor’s palace.
One theory suggests the infamous Roman emperor survived an assassination attempt in the tunnel now open to the public.
Drawing on the famous judgment of Edward Gibbon and the testimony of ancient sources, this detailed historical analysis explores the Roman Empire between 98 and 180 AD, the age of the so-called Five ...
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A new discovery in Denmark reveals a 2,000-year-old Iron Age temple, shedding light on early European power structures, ...
Archaeologists in Trabzon, Turkey, have made an extraordinary discovery, unearthing one of the world’s only three known ancient river ports. The structure, found buried nearly eight meters (26 feet) ...
Millions visit the vast and remarkably preserved ancient city of Ephesus each year, stepping back through the centuries to walk marble streets, explore Roman baths and admire landmarks like the ...
Alice embarks on her most ambitious journey to date, in search of the Roman Empire, travelling 1300 miles through Italy, France and Spain to discover the origins and secrets of Rome’s success.
Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Experts have deciphered writings etched on two batches of ancient Roman wooden wax tablets that were previously unreadable. The tablets were tossed ...
While parts of this road were unearthed in previous excavations, they have long been inaccessible to the public. Credit: Greek Ministry of Culture For decades, one of the most significant ...