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 ...

Archaeologists excavating in Rome's Ostiense necropolis found three skeletons with iron nails on their chests, hinting at a ritual to prevent restless spirits.

Gladiators only fought 2-3 times annually, spending most of their time training intensively in gladiator schools called ludus. Their diet was predominantly vegetarian, featuring barley-based meals ...

Learn how a Roman polybolos unleashed rapid-fire projectiles during the siege of Pompeii.

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

Ancient Rome remains one of the greatest architectural civilizations in history. Through skillful engineering, innovative ...

A bronze statue of a Roman emperor on horseback. Where it is from: Rome, Italy. When it was made: Circa A.D. 1 ...

In ancient Rome, putting on theatrical plays was not just a form of entertainment – it became a powerful tool of propaganda ...

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, ...

The Roman Republic fell roughly 2,000 years ago — the culmination of a series of events including Julius Caesar’s assassination 2,069 years ago today. Yet the republic’s ruin still influences how we ...