The Roman emperors were once the most famous people in the world, ruling over an empire that stretched between what are now ...

Sunglasses are important for protection but over the centuries they have also become fashion accessories and personal ...

Pompeii, the ancient Roman city buried by ash and lava in A.D. 70, has revealed a new treasure – a private bathhouse built ...

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

Hot, warm and cold baths in a recently uncovered villa offer a new glimpse of life in the city before it was smothered by ...

Explore the ancient art of Roman-style pottery making in this captivating showcase. Witness the skilled hands that mold earth ...

Edward “Ted” James Champlin, the Cotsen Professor in the Humanities, Emeritus, and professor of classics, emeritus, died of ...

Evidence shows women gladiators fought in front of crowds in Ancient Rome. Evidence shows us that women gladiators fought in ...

Lead pollution in ancient Rome likely dropped the average IQ, a study found. The research is based on an analysis of ice ...

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

The Roman Emperor Nero is reported as holding polished gemstones to his eyes for sun protection as he watched fighting ...