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The artifacts and artworks on display paint a refreshingly broad picture of Roman life in the northern reaches of the Empire.

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

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

Gladiator 2 by Ridley Scott arrived with as much elegance as a Roman chariot crashing into a mob. Critics, historians, and viewers found plenty to lament about the film with respect to its plot, the ...

With jerky determination, robots played soccer, wowed children with shadow-boxing skills and shot arrows on Monday at the birthplace of the Olympic Games.

The new cast introduces their characters, and returning star Nick Tarabay shares what it's like to return to Ancient Rome and do things his way now.

The Pittsburgh Steelers still have time to iron out inconsistencies before they face the New York Jets in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season. But, ESPN’s Ben Solak recently witnessed a particularly feisty ...

Being a Roman emperor was a risky job. It wasn't unusual for emperors to be killed by usurpers wanting to remove them from power. They also faced many health challenges, such as death from epidemics ...

CORVALLIS — Tyler Voltin could be mistaken for a Roman gladiator. The veteran Oregon State offensive lineman is listed at 6-4, nearly 380 pounds. Knee braces and elbow pads serve as armor as he ...

I think about the Roman Empire every day. I know it's a meme, but it's true for me. That meme is my hole, it was made for me etc. I've trekked along Hadrian's Wall, toured the Colosseum in Rome, and ...