How did the Ancient Romans manage clean water and waste disposal so effectively? Their groundbreaking sanitation system set the standard for future civilizations. Explore how it worked!

SUMMARY Slavery was integral to Roman society, and slaves outnumbered citizens in Rome. There were many routes to slavery, including as prisoners of war, selling oneself into slavery, or being born a ...

Pantheon Rome. Credit: Flickr / Mr Gs Travels CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 The ancient Romans were great builders, especially known for their aqueducts. These are still standing today because they were made with a ...

The Lycurgus Cup, an ancient Roman feat of pioneering nanotechnology in the fourth century exhibited at the British Museum. Credit: The British Museum/ X (formerly Twitter) The mysterious Lycurgus Cup ...

Archaeologists recently found an ancient Roman helmet in an unusual location, a Danish village. Vejle Museums announced the discovery of numerous ancient artifacts, including the Roman armor ...

Italy’s Eternal City might be known for bringing history alive but it turns out it’s also quite affordable for a city break – ...

Highway workers found an ancient Roman cemetery, including a grave filled with a curious substance, during a recent highway construction project in England. The announcement was made last week by ...

The Papal Jubilee is Rome’s biggest deal in this year, but 2025 is also filled with exciting art exhibitions, festivals and ...

An ancient Roman statue of Athena, unseen for almost 300 years, is resurfacing in Chicago. The 1st-century C.E. sculpture of the Greek goddess was acquired by Halsted A&A Foundation in 2023 ...