Ancient Rome’s reputation for bad emperors partly rests on hostile sources written after the fact – and Domitian may be the ...

In September 2024, a metal detectorist scouring a farm about 45 miles northeast of London found a silver, oval pendant ...

Just south of Olympic host city Milan, the busy streets of Bologna sit atop one of the oldest roads in the world that still leads to Rome.

Coin tossing in Trevi Fountain guarantees a return to Rome, according to tradition. It has featured in famous 'La Dolce Vita' film scene. Now visitors will have to pay charges to see this Italian ...

What was it really like to be an Ancient Roman Gladiator? Did these fighters live a life of fame, fortune and glory? Were they respected and admired? Or were they subjugated to a life of hardship and ...

An elephant bone discovered in Spain may date to the time of Hannibal's battles against the Romans. A 2,200-year-old bone ...

City authorities in Rome have introduced an entrance fee to six historic sites and museums, including the Trevi fountain, ...

The Roman-era poison maker Locusta allegedly played a part in the deaths of Emperor Claudius and his son Britannicus. What do we know about her life story?

(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 3 - Italy's finance police said Tuesday that it has discovered the remains of a large ancient Roman-era ...

This video explores the practical realities of Roman elections, from campaigning in the Forum to the clever manipulation of centuries and tribes. It also traces how electoral chaos, intimidation, and ...

Roman Philosophy Machiavelli’s Roman Empire Sam Spound explains why the author of The Prince thought about Rome so much. In ...

Mithraism’s adoption and integration of Stoic virtues is compelling and noteworthy. These virtues not only shaped the ...