Beginning in the eighth century BCE, ancient Rome grew from a small town into an empire that at its peak covered most of ...

Let’s explore 18 fascinating facts about this legendary city that will surprise even the most seasoned travelers! Rome, founded in 753 BC, is one of Europe’s oldest cities, influencing not only ...

There are 12 biographies in total, which cover the reigns of Julius Caesar and the 11 emperors who succeeded him. Holland describes the text as “ancient Rome’s Popbitch.” “It is full of scandal, and ...

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. The ruins of an ...

The first remnants of starch grains have been found in grinding tools from more than 30 years ago. This is a confirmation of ...

The decade-long research, published recently in Roman Urbanism in Italy, rewrites the timeline of the ancient empire’s ...

Lead pollution in ancient Rome was so high that it dropped the population’s IQ by around 3 points, if not more. Elites were exposed to lead through water pipes, cooking pots, bath tubs ...

For him, no kind of settlement is more informative than urban hubs like this when studying Ancient Rome. “If you’re interested in the Roman Empire, cities are absolutely critical because that is how ...

After ten years, Ancient Rome sitcom Plebs is coming to an end with a feature-length finale. The study of the sewers under Rome's landmark found traces of olives, nuts and other foods. The ...