The Roman Empire commanded armies, territories, and unmatched influence, yet its economy was shockingly fragile. Reliant on slaves, burdened by poor infrastructure, and plagued by inflation, Rome’s ...

An erratic leader, a weak Senate and ill-judged economic policies leading to a contraction in world trade. The fall of the ...

Revolutions' and 'History of Rome' host Mike Duncan discusses the decline of the American empire, comparing it to Rome and ...

The discovery changes the whole timeline of the collapse. Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: A 13-year ...

A pot containing 1,368 Roman coins from the year 55 AD has been found in Worcestershire, the largest treasure trove from Nero ...

There is mounting evidence that after the Romans left Britain, the region's economy didn't suffer as badly as once thought.

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

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

From a mosaic of flip-flops in Sicily to Cicero's possible sauna, new discoveries prove that bathing has always been about ...

Among the Egadi Islands, off Sicily’s west coast, divers have discovered a remarkably preserved Roman helmet. Complete with ...

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.