The Arch of Titus is one of the most magnificent ancient monuments surviving in Rome and offers a fascinating insight into ...

Archaeologists excavating the Porta Sarno necropolis in Pompeii, Italy, discovered life-sized statues of a man and woman as ...

The Roman Empire has never ceased to fascinate the world, even after the fall of its western half 1½ millennia ago. And with ...

Proof of ancient olive trees and grapevines, consistent with a Bible verse, has been found at the Church of the Holy ...

Saint Agnes Outside the Walls in Rome). Further reading: The vine, a powerful symbol The peacock had many qualities that made it an appealing subject in Christian iconography. When it fans out its ...

Unfortunately for the Romans, however, these tariffs often led to higher prices, black markets and other economic problems.

The figures appear to represent a married couple. Experts think the woman, who is holding laurel leaves, may have been a ...

A flower girl usually wears a mid or tea-length gown, and a floral wreath or hair ribbon. They also tend to carry a basket of ...

Archaeologists have uncovered two near-lifesize sculptures in a Pompeii tomb, shedding new light on the city's elite.

The recycled buildings of Rome, long dismissed by architects, are getting a reappraisal as a model for how to reduce waste ...

The fork’s journey from reviled symbol of moral decay to utilitarian instrument is a story of power, privilege, and ...

The humble fish, or ichthys (ἰχθύς) in Greek, was a symbol that played a crucial role in the early years of Christian history ...