Gladiators fighting lions is among the more enduring images of the arenas of ancient Rome ... someone else who died fighting a lion in a Roman arena. But experts say it does reveal a richer ...

Step back in time in this incredible Provençal city filled with Roman ruins… Arles is a city where it feels like you’re ...

Who were the women who inhabited ancient Pompeii? A new exhibition of art, objects, and personal testimonies has the answers.

A new exhibition is spotlighting the women who have long been sidelined in histories of the Roman Empire—from mothers and weavers to entrepreneurs and influential tavern owners ...

A couple who have volunteered in numerous excavations over the years found a "highly revered" ancient artifact at a fort in ...

Victoria was highly revered by the ancient Romans; during times of war, she was often credited for battlefield success.

An earthquake in Croatia led to a chain of events that helped archaeologists recently discover an ancient Roman theater ... in the basement of the building. Pictures of the discovery show ...

Photos show the “rare” ancient Roman artifact. Photo from the City of Leuven Digging into the damp, marshy soil of central Belgium, archaeologists went about their typical work. The “routine ...

Ancient Rome is often seen as synonymous with culinary excess. Images of exotic – even orgiastic ... De Re Coquinaria (On the Topic of Cooking) is ancient Roman. But while many recipes ...

While most Roman amphitheaters have long since succumbed to the ravages of time, several remain or have been refurbished to a ...