There is no polity more storied in the west than the Roman Empire, but could its fall have really been caused by its choice of plumbing material?

Yet Trimalchio was mistaken. He had not reckoned with Kim Bowes, professor of ancient history and archaeology at the ...

The idea that a silent, toxic metal helped unravel one of history’s greatest empires sounds like historical noir, but it is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Archaeologists in Italy have made a stunning discovery that adds to our understanding of ancient Roman life. In the suburbs of the ...

The life of Gaius Cornelius Gallus (ca. 70–27 BCE) shows what happened to politicians in ancient Rome who fell out of favor ...

LONDON — A remarkable archaeological endeavor in the heart of the British capital has brought to light one of the most extensive collections of painted Roman wall plaster ever unearthed in the city.

Ancient Roman political leaders could be violent and cruel. Some had odd tastes and were out of touch. Others had wildly ...

Researchers have known for many years that there was more to ancient Greek and Roman statues than the plain white marble you typically see in museums. A few years ago, museum visitors in New York City ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The city of Rome has been inhabited continuously for 14,000 years ...

Most research on women in Ancient Greece and Rome concentrate on urban domestic life where there were no references to women ...