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

ROME — Ancient Roman commoners trembled with excitement at the arrival of Marc Antony, shoving to get near the general as he strode under a triumphal arch. Then the moment passed. The plebeians ...

The rise and fall of Rome through its architecture and art (statues, mosaics, frescoes). The Romans gave Europe its first taste of a common culture, and awe-inspiring art. From its groundbreaking ...

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

A newly-launched 3D model of ancient Rome lets viewers experience the city as it was in its heyday in the fourth century. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Excavators uncovered a rare multi-story ancient Roman apartment building in Piazza Venezia, dating to the late Republic period. Workers found the structure amid subway work.

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X The Song of Rome is not just another rendition of Virgil’s epic poem Aeneid – it’s simultaneously ...

Of all the comparisons between ancient Rome and modern America, the idea that the United States is destined to fall like the Roman Empire is the most persistent myth. While commentators often point to ...

Ancient Roman concrete, which was used to build aqueducts, bridges, and buildings across the empire, has endured for over two thousand years. In a study publishing July 25 in the Cell Press journal ...

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: ...

Political violence is a virus that can steadily ruin a democratic republic—a warning worth reflecting on as America remembers several deadly anniversaries this month, including a deranged socialist’s ...

New York City is often seen as the epitome of modern life yet much of its design and architecture is rooted in ancient Rome ...