Some scientists say lead poisoning led to the fall of the Roman Empire

There is no polity more storied in the west than the Roman Empire, but could its fall have really been caused by its choice of plumbing material?

Surviving Rome — the surprising truths about everyday life in the empire

Yet Trimalchio was mistaken. He had not reckoned with Kim Bowes, professor of ancient history and archaeology at the ...
The Harvard Crimson

Under Pompeii’s Ash, Harvard Researchers Unearth Everyday Life in Ancient Rome

Beneath the volcanic ash of Pompeii, researchers from the Harvard Graduate School of Design are unearthing the hidden lives of ancient Romans at the Casa Della Regina Carolina – a once luxurious home ...
PBS

The Best (and Worst) Jobs of Ancient Rome

This episode explores the labor that sustained Rome's bustling economy and vibrant urban life. Discover the diverse jobs of ancient Rome, from prestigious careers like soldiers and artisans to the ...
PBS

Ancient Rome: A City of Immigrants

Examine the multiculturalism that defined Imperial Rome. Examine the multiculturalism that defined Imperial Rome, a city of nearly a million people drawn from across the Roman Empire. Much like the ...
Yahoo

Discovery of ritual bath sheds light on Jewish life in ancient Rome

The ruins of an ancient Jewish ritual bath have been found near Rome – the oldest such discovery outside of the biblical region of Israel and the surrounding area. The “mikveh,” used by religious Jews ...