The story of one of the world’s most powerful civilizations comes to life this week with the two-night premiere of “The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire” on History Channel. The special event begins ...

Cheering crowds, fast horses, dramatic accidents, and even a little sorcery made up a typical day of chariot racing in Rome ...

This straight-arm gesture was first popularized by the Italian fascist leader Benito Mussolini. There’s no evidence that there was ever such a thing as a ‘Roman salute’ in antiquity. From airing his ...

Leading Roman Armies “…command was not a uniform concept fixed in positive law, but rather a dynamic set of ideas shaped by traditional practice…” When we study ancient Ro ...

As the saying went, all roads once led to Rome — and those roads stretched 50% longer than previously known, according to a new digital atlas published Thursday. The last major atlas of ancient Roman ...

A new interactive 3D reconstruction of ancient Rome has been launched allowing viewers the opportunity to virtually transport themselves back in time and explore the capital of the Roman Empire as it ...

Roman philosopher Cicero warned that ignoring history leaves individuals perpetually immature, akin to children unable to ...

A remarkable late Roman burial uncovered in Colchester, England, is set to go on public display for the first time, offering a rare and vivid window into life and death in the ancient city.