About 2,000 years ago, the powerful Roman Empire established a boundary at the northern edge of its territory: the Lower ...

Archaeologists and students in the Netherlands have unearthed a 1,800-year-old temporary Roman military fort in the ...

When the Western Roman Empire fell, its influence endured - reshaped and reasserted by those eager to carry its mantle. In this video, we explore the political and spiritual heirs of Rome across ...

Digging into the chalky orange-brown soil of western Germany, archaeologists exposed the ruins of an ancient Roman military camp. Their finds were plentiful but typical — until they uncovered a very ...

After the Roman Empire conquered the Balearic Islands—Mallorca and Menorca—in 123 BCE, it strategically built this city on the isthmus between two large bays.

A new analysis of the bones in the eatery’s garbage pit challenges the elite status of thrush in the Roman diet ...

Portus lulius was a Roman naval base at Misenum, which used to be the headquarters of the Roman Empire’s fleet in the ...

We can probably safely assume Rome, in many areas, was likely pretty dirty and rank-smelling. That said, there’s evidence of perfumes, incense and even deodorants.

→ Hobbyist studying old map notices odd mark that leads to medieval find in Sweden → Students locate ancient Roman army camp beyond empire's northern border. See it ...

Part of a road in Cyprus collapsed, revealing a long-forgotten tomb from about 2,000 years ago, officials said. Photos show ...

Planning a trip to Central Europe? Don't miss Slovenia. This guide offers tips on visiting Ljubljana, Bled, and Maribor, from ...

Public baths also often featured gymnasiums, libraries, restaurants and exercise yards. Archaeological evidence suggests even ...