A skeleton recovered from a Roman-era cemetery in England may mark the first physical evidence of combat between gladiators ...

There have been twelve Greek Popes in the history of the papacy, with Saint Peter considered to be the first Catholic leader.

A new study reveals that the Carthaginians, famed for their Mediterranean empire and wars with Rome, had little genetic ...

A large necropolis discovered in an ancient oasis provides a missing piece to the archaeological puzzle of the Iron Age, officials said. Screengrab from the United Arab Emirates' Department of Culture ...

Here, we explore six notable civilizations that have collapsed, shedding light on some of the causes behind their demise and ...

Researchers Stunned to Find First Compelling Skeletal Evidence of a Gladiator Bitten by a Lion In the past, experts have ...

Rocks from Greenland found on Iceland's west coast could link the late Roman Empire's fall to a spell of sudden climate ...

After an earthquake damaged the building, construction crews started working in the basement and unearthed the forgotten Roman ruins. Take a look.

Reading like the lyrics to a popular song or poem from modern times, ancient Greek poems have prompted new insights into ...

Roman generals and emperors offer important lessons about the dangers of authoritarian rule. In an attempt to always appear ...

You don't have to be one of those people who can't go a single day without thinking about the Roman Empire to know about the ...

The ancient silver coins feature the images of 11 Roman emperors and empresses, including Nero and Marcus Aurelius.