The Roman Empire stretched across three continents, uniting vastly different peoples, climates, and economies under a single ...

Most of Asia was discovered by Darius, who, eager to know in which part of the sea the Indus River empties (which is the second of all rivers in raising crocodiles), sent on some ships, among others ...

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Archaeologists in Italy have uncovered a well-preserved Roman bath complex in Baiae, possibly tied to Cicero’s villa.

The bone container is a hollowed-out sheep or goat femur intentionally sealed at one end with a birch-bark tar plug. It ...

All roads lead to Rome on the Via Francigena, a 1,000-year-old walking trail ideal for those looking to experience the ...

In the ancient and medieval world, borders were far from the fixed lines we see on modern maps. Instead of precise coordinates, frontiers were often fluid zones shaped by geography, politics, and ...

Strong winds and scorching heat are fuelling wildfires spreading across Europe. As this map shows, at least eight countries ...

Archaeologists have excavated the main governing building in Laodicea, a Roman provincial capital in modern-day Turkey.