Archaeologists have unearthed tombs and a shrine dedicated to Hercules from the time of the Roman Republic.

"It is a sensational finding. something that our grandchildren will be talking about," Italian Culture Minister Alessandro ...

One of ancient Rome’s finest residences, the House of the Griffins, is opening to the public on March 3—with a digital ...

Explore the role of water in Ancient Rome, a city sustained by impressive engineering. Explore the role of water in ancient Rome, a city sustained by 12 aqueducts that supplied its fountains, ...

The transformation of the Roman Empire into what modern historians call Byzantium was not a single event but a gradual ...

Archaeologists in Italy have unearthed artifacts buried deep in a well for nearly 2,000 years on the outskirts of Rome. Italy’s Ministry of Culture said the roughly 10-foot-deep well in the ancient ...

Construction workers in Italy recently came across the site of an ancient laundry near the Vatican, officials say. Italy's Ministry of Culture announced the surprising findings in a press release on ...

In 2023, a viral TikTok question brought an ancient empire back to the forefront of our culture's consciousness. The question: "How often do you think about the Roman Empire?" The results were ...

The Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth is a North American stop for an exhibit featuring 58 Roman marble sculptures from the Torlonia Collection. Some museum visitors got an early look at the artworks ...

Think the Roman Empire is ancient history? Think again. From the U.S. Capitol to memorials and monuments, Roman influence is everywhere — even in how we name buildings and design cities. This short ...