In what was one of the greatest decoration flexes in ancient Roman design, a wealthy resident of Iuvavum—now modern-day ...

A discovery in Romania shows the remains of an elite family's treasures from the Roman era that were scorched in a fire.

In Roman times, the city of Sparta became a military-themed tourist destination where Rome's elites would see a reimagined ...

The limestone chamber is marked with inscriptions identifying the deceased and honoring the deity Jupiter. Officials say it's ...

Rome’s Colosseum not only hosted gladiatorial games, but also animal hunts, mock-up naval battles, and even a few plays.

Archaeologists in Albania have discovered a large Roman burial chamber dating from the third to fourth century AD, the first ...

The Romans built bridges that are still standing after 2,000 years and you can still cross them, all over Europe. Compare ...

This edition of History In A Nutshell travels back to antiquity; to some of the earliest days of Western Civilization: Ancient Rome! This expose briefly covers the rise and fall of Rome, including: ...

A Celtic settlement unearthed in the Czech Republic yielded over 22,000 bags of artifacts including gold coins, jewelry and pottery from the La Tène period, according to officials.

For citizens of the ancient Roman Empire, a trip to the amphitheater meant a thrilling day of entertainment. However, for ...