While circumcision was common in many ancient cultures, the Romans considered it undesirable. In certain parts of the Empire, ...

Two metal detectorists in Romania uncovered a trove of centuries-old silver jewelry, providing evidence of an ancient settlement in the region.

One account, written in the mid-second century or later, and not included in the New Testament, even claimed that Jesus' ...

As the Roman Empire expanded and became richer, its wealthy citizens demanded increasing amounts of luxury items, especially ...

In northwest Germany, near the site of the 1,600-year-old Roman military camp Anreppen, archaeologists discovered evidence of ...

Unusual rocks on an Icelandic beach were dropped there by icebergs, adding to evidence that an unusually cool period preceded the collapse of the Roman Empire ...

X-ray images of the sheath revealed typical ancient ... “Since cremations were common in the European parts of the Roman Empire around 100 AD [CE], inhumations are an absolute exception.

Archaeologists debated the age and purpose of the ruins for years — but not anymore. Take a look at their recent finds.

Photo by the Regional Association of Westphalia-Lippe/A. Madziala Archaeologists found an iron knife with brass stripes dating back to the Roman Empire buried deep beneath the cellar floor of an ...

The Hagia Sophia remains a highly popular tourist destination, attracting millions of travelers. Here is a detailed look at ...

Earlier this morning the King and Queen received a ceremonial welcome that included a spectacular flypast of the Red Arrows and their Italian counterparts, the Frecce Tricolour.