New research shows Roman concrete relied on heat-driven mixing and reactive lime, giving it a surprising self-healing ability ...

Ancient Roman ideas of privacy differed radically from our own, and their communal toilets reveal a mindset almost impossible ...

From the iconic Colosseum in Rome to Hadrian’s Wall all the way in England, there’s one question most people must ask ...

Concrete was the foundation of the ancient Roman empire. It enabled Rome's storied architectural revolution as well as the ...

Verona’s ancient Roman Arena will receive a modern facelift and become more accessible to people with disabilities ahead of ...

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 ...

Though rare, female gladiators did appear in the Roman arena, challenging ancient Rome’s expectations and revealing how ...

Beneath an office building in London, the first Roman civic basilica appears, revealing the lost ancient town hall of ...

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 ...

Work on Rome’s new state-of-the-art subway line near the Colosseum has been plagued by delays, but it’s also unearthed a surprise treasure trove of thousands of artifacts, including a Roman military ...

Rick Steves says these 5 underrated movies are a must before a visit to Rome to better understand the people and places that ...