What was it really like to be an Ancient Roman Gladiator? Did these fighters live a life of fame, fortune and glory? Were they respected and admired? Or were they subjugated to a life of hardship and ...
Discovered in 1912 and closed to visitors for more than a century, Rome’s "Casa dei Grifi" will open to the public in March.
About 2,000 years ago, life in the Roman town of Pompeii—located in modern-day Italy—looked a lot like life anywhere else.
The Roman-era poison maker Locusta allegedly played a part in the deaths of Emperor Claudius and his son Britannicus. What do we know about her life story?
There is no polity more storied in the west than the Roman Empire, but could its fall have really been caused by its choice of plumbing material?
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 ...
The vast majority of Rome’s population lived in insulae—apartment buildings ranging from luxurious units for senators to cramped, cell-like rooms for migrant workers. From fire hazards and collapsing ...
LONDON — A remarkable archaeological endeavor in the heart of the British capital has brought to light one of the most extensive collections of painted Roman wall plaster ever unearthed in the city.
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