An archaeological dig in northern England shows iron and lead processing continued and even increased after the departure of ...

There is mounting evidence that after the Romans left Britain, the region's economy didn't suffer as badly as once thought.

When you think of gladiators, you probably picture men with swords. But in Roman arenas, the opponents gladiators faced weren ...

The discovery changes the whole timeline of the collapse. Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: A 13-year ...

The Western Roman Empire famously ended in A.D. 476 when its last emperor abdicated the throne. But the city of Rome continued on. So what happened to the "Eternal City" after it was no longer the ...

For citizens of the ancient Roman Empire, a trip to the amphitheater meant a thrilling day of entertainment. However, for ...

Among the Egadi Islands, off Sicily’s west coast, divers have discovered a remarkably preserved Roman helmet. Complete with ...

Turns out that many men think about the Roman Empire a lot. But why? (Yahoo News/Ernesto Ruscio/Getty Images) How often do you think about the Roman Empire? If you have an answer, you’re not alone.

Many ancient records detail Romans’ use of brown bears in entertainment, according to Antiquity. They were apparently trained ...

A viral trend on the video sharing app involves women asking the men in their lives how often they think about ancient Rome. In the videos, women are shocked to discover that men seem to think about ...

Se non è vero, è ben trovato (even if it isn't true, it makes a good story)—reflects a good deal of human history.