Historian Mary Beard poses during an interview at the Prado Museum in Madrid on Oct. 29, 2021. Staff Writer To a historian of ancient Rome like Mary Beard, it’s always timely to talk about the empire.

A viral internet trend is revealing that many men think about Rome… quite a bit. Our History editor-in-chief Amy Briggs can explain. How often do the men in your life think about the Roman Empire?

The Roman Empire is one of the most famous empires in history, which at one point was basically the world's first superpower with how much of the world it encompassed. It has been a fascinating ...

5 days in Rome itinerary with day trips, food tips, transportation advice, and must-see sights for first-time visitors.

Odoacer forces Romulus Augustus to resign in 476 AD. In September of 476 AD, the barbarian commander Odoacer forced the teenaged Western Roman emperor Romulus Augustus to resign his office. The ...