New, almost life-size statues discovered in a necropolis in Pompeii. Details about the possible Roman priestess.

Over 2,300 years have passed since the death of Alexander the Great, but he remains one of the most famous historical figures ...

The earthly remains of most of history’s 266 popes (plus some European royals) are buried in Rome—in dozens of catacombs and ...

Here, we explore six notable civilizations that have collapsed, shedding light on some of the causes behind their demise and ...

Rome entered a period of political upheaval settled only when Caesar's nephew Octavian defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra, took control of the Empire, and claimed the title of Caesar Augustus. In this ...

The Punic people had almost no genetic ties to Phoenicians, even though the latter founded the great city of Carthage.

VCU students lead climate change demonstration at Monroe Park, Friends of the James River collaborates with corporations to pick up litter.

A discovery in an English garden led to the first direct evidence that man fought beast to entertain the subjects of the ...

Ancient DNA analysis challenges our understanding of the ancient Phoenician-Punic civilization. An international team of researchers analyzing genome-wide data from 210 ancient individuals has found ...

Pre-orders are now up for a new expansion to Hail Caesar alongside a selection of miniatures to sit alongside sit. Warlord ...

Pax Augusta is a highly detailed and highly ambitious city-builder from solo developer Roger Gassman. You take control of a ...