Explore the world of Roman tombs, from simple stelae to grand mausoleums, revealing how ordinary Romans—soldiers, freedmen, women, and children—were commemorated. Discover the variations in tomb ...

Pliny the Elder was an intellectual powerhouse of ancient Rome. Though not a physician, in describing the ideal daily routine ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Archaeologists in Italy have made a stunning discovery that adds to our understanding of ancient Roman life. In the suburbs of the ...

A modest 20-seat public latrine in Ostia, Rome’s bustling port city, is once again shedding light on the surprisingly communal and sophisticated sanitation culture of the Roman world. Far from being ...

Stately portraits, raucous frescoes, delicate jewelry, and intricate mosaics—all these treasures and more fill the galleries of Ancient Splendor: Roman Art in the Time of Trajan. The new special ...

An artifact was unearthed by a couple in New Orleans, Louisiana as they did a little work in their backyard. This may not sound like a surprise, given how old the city is, until you realize this ...

At a gladiator match in ancient Pompeii, tensions exploded and spectators became fighters in a riot. Gladiatorial games were a vital part of ancient Roman life, and in Pompeii, the amphitheater was a ...

Researchers have known for many years that there was more to ancient Greek and Roman statues than the plain white marble you typically see in museums. A few years ago, museum visitors in New York City ...

Nearly 2,000 years ago, ancient Romans enjoyed a variety of snacks when attending events at the Colosseum. Recent archaeological findings have uncovered remnants of these foods, and interestingly, ...