The Roman Empire is remembered for its engineering, law, and military brilliance—but also for extreme violence. From gladiatorial games to mass enslavement and ruthless suppression of rebellions, ...

Ancient Rome didn’t abandon its gods overnight. The rise of Christianity was a slow transformation of the cult-based religious order that had structured Roman life for centuries ...

Roman altars found near Edinburgh reveal secrets of mysterious cult - The artefacts were once part of a temple to the god ...

An ancient book about Roman emperors has become a modern bestseller, captivating readers with its timeless stories of power ...

Could you survive as a Roman soldier on Hadrian's Wall? Join the History Hit YouTube team as we discover what life was like ...

The wreck, laden with dozens of preserved amphorae, was located during a routine patrol near Gallipoli in the Apulia region.

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 ...

One theory suggests the infamous Roman emperor survived an assassination attempt in the tunnel now open to the public.

The 2000s were a crucial decade for cinema, delivering bangers like Almost Famous and V for Vendetta that came extremely ...

When Don McCullin stepped into Crowthers Reclamation Yard in Isleworth in 1963, surrounded by broken Roman busts and weathered statuary, he was already establishing his reputation as a photographer ...

If you’re coming from abroad, it might come as a surprise that people in Mexico celebrate Valentine’s Day not only as an ...

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, which means we’re about to be hit with the annual avalanche of heart-shaped chocolates, overpriced roses, impossible restaurant reservations, and a sea of ...