Archeologists found evidence that ancient Romans may have used a medical treatment involving perfume... and human feces.

Hidden under Rome’s streets, ancient aqueducts, quarries, catacombs, and bunkers reveal a layered city still operating below ...

The same travertine quarries near Rome that built St. Peter’s Basilica and the Colosseum are still being dug out today.

In Ancient Greece and Rome, pets brought companionship, loyalty, status, and love—from Odysseus’ Argos to Augustus’ raven.

The walk continues along Via del Corso in Rome, where historic buildings and a columned church façade rise above the narrow ...

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

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

Cologne was once Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium, a powerhouse of the Roman Empire. The governor lived here in a massive palace called the Praetorium. We’ve known about the palace for decades, but ...

A small, 2,200-year-old elephant bone discovered at an ancient, fortified settlement in southern Spain may be the first direct archaeological evidence of the war elephants used by the legendary ...

The vast majority of Rome’s population lived in insulae—apartment buildings ranging from luxurious units for senators to cramped, cell-like rooms for migrant workers. From fire hazards and collapsing ...

ROME — The Humane Society of Rome is raising money for eye surgery for a cat that was rescued from a snowbank earlier this month, according to organization officials. Sunshine the cat was thrown out ...

The fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by immigration agents and a sweeping federal operation have transformed the city. MINNEAPOLIS — These days it’s hard to do anything here without ...