Ancient Roman mass grave shows its army’s ethnic diversity

In Croatia, archaeologists have discovered a mass grave dating back to the third century CE that indicates another key to ...

A Discovery in an Ancient City Could Change What We Know About Roman Architecture

Rome once had a near-equal rival just 11 miles away in the early days of the empire. The ancient Roman city of Gabii may not ...

Hidden for centuries: Archaeologists unearth ancient Roman water basin

In the heart of the ancient Roman city of Gabii, located just 11 miles east of Rome, a team of archaeologists led by ...
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What’s the Roman salute? Here’s the history of Musk’s controversial hand gesture

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 ...