The Roman Empire was a force unlike any other, shaping the ancient world through innovation, conquest, and culture. This ...

Lead pollution might sound like a modern problem, but people were subjected to significant levels during antiquity, too.

Researchers Stunned After Finding 2000-Yr-Old Rare Leather Boxing Gloves, Revealed Hidden History of the Sport in the Roman ...

There are "any number of specific reasons why men might think a lot about the Roman Empire, to be sure, but in my experience, lots of people spend a lot of time thinking about history," historian ...

The new research adds context to a long-standing debate about the role lead pollution and poisoning may have played in the ...

The Roman Empire is divided into two parts ... leaving the Senate—an institution that traced its history to the eighth century B.C.—as little more than a city council. By the time Odoacer ...

A silver amulet found next to a skeleton in a 1,800-year-old grave in Germany speaks to the importance — and the risk — of being Christian in Roman times.

Ancient Rome’s relentless lead pollution may have dimmed the intellect of its citizens, leaving a toxic legacy that survives ...

Theatres were built throughout the Roman Empire. Their design was usually a ... were popular while other plays focused on Roman history. The first theatre that was permanently built was the ...

The Roman Empire lowered IQ levels across Europe according to a new study, due to the vast quantities of lead pollution.