A stone head of Livia Drusilla, third wife of the Roman Emperor Augustus, revolves endlessly, gazing at unexpected scenes from eras she could have never imagined. Unearthed, encased in glass, and ...

The Annals by Tacitus, composed just 91 years after the death of Jesus, provide according to some invaluable data about his crucifixion and the early persecution of Christians.

In 1930, German archaeologists uncovered the lower half of a massive statue, estimating that it likely originally stood some ...

What comes to mind when you think about the kind of Roman Emperor who managed to establish an indestructible empire?

The story of Ancient Roman Emperor Hardrian and his lover Antinous has long been the stuff of literal legend, captivating the ...

1780 – The British Gazette and Sunday Monitor was published for the first time. It was the first Sunday newspaper in Britain. 1793 – The Holy Roman Emperor formally declared war on France.

Some of the oldest ancient temples continue to fulfil their original purpose after thousands of years, continuing their ...

Researchers have known for many years that there was more to ancient Greek and Roman statues than the plain white marble you ...

Rome is in the midst of a major uplift with billions of euros pouring in from a European Union pandemic recovery fund just as the Vatican City celebrates a jubilee.

US President criticises his Colorado portrait as 'truly the worst'. Here are seven other celebrity statues and artworks that faced similar backlash ...

The Vatican may have been home to a series of 16 erotic frescos that were quickly turned into a booklet with accompanying ...

The display, hosted by Blvgari at the Art Institute of Chicago, showcases the largest private collection of Imperial Roman ...