One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided ...

Ancient Romans had a seemingly predictable diet for pre-refrigeration days made up of mostly cereals, legumes and meats with ...

While ancient Romans were capable of actively affecting the climate, we're far better at it than they were — and that should ...

Some scholars trace Valentine's Day back to ancient Greece and the mythical green meadows of Arcadia in the Peloponnese.

Italy’s Eternal City might be known for bringing history alive but it turns out it’s also quite affordable for a city break – ...

David Dunn, a plumber from Sapcote, Leicestershire, is auctioning off 50 coins that he found while metal detecting in summer ...

I've been working as a tour guide in Rome since 2008, and it only seems to be getting more crowded with tourists. Instead, go ...

A groundbreaking project seeks to unlock the secrets of ancient Roman philosophy with the help of cutting-edge technology and ...

Did Jewish gladiators even exist? But many have occupied themselves with questions about the role of Jews in ancient Rome’s famous bloodsport, including whether fights took place in ancient ...