Beneath the modern streets of Zadar, Croatia's oldest continuously inhabited city, archaeologists are piecing together a remarkable record of ancient life and death. Recent excavations have confirmed ...

Archaeologists uncover an ancient Roman house in Saepinum, Italy, with advanced water technology, rare artifacts, and ...

Slavery was a central part of life in ancient Rome, shaping its economy, society, and daily life. But when did it actually end? In this video, we explore how Roman slavery evolved over time, what ...

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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Archaeologists uncovered an extremely rare and massive Roman circular monument in Upper Bavaria, shedding new light on Raetia, an ...

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 ...

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.

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, ...

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 ...

The Colosseum in ancient Rome had 50,000 spectators, the roar of the crowd, and... a snack break? Yep, the Romans didn’t just show up for the bloodshed. They brought their favorite treats to enjoy ...

Ancient Roman concrete, which was used to build aqueducts, bridges, and buildings across the empire, has endured for over two thousand years. In a study publishing July 25 in the Cell Press journal ...