Ancient Rome
Trees Remember Everything—Even The Fall of the Roman Empire | OpinionAnalysis suggests climate instability may have played a role in the civilization's downfall.
Ancient Nazareth Tablet Has Nothing to Do With Jesus, Study SaysThe ancient marble tablet warned grave robbers to say away from tombs.
Most of Ancient Rome's Emperors Suffered Early Violent DeathsThe first year of rule was the deadliest for Roman emperors. The risk of meeting a violent end decreased over the next seven years, plateauing and then increasing again after 12 years.
Ancient Romans Imported Timber From Over 1,000 Miles AwayThe rare discovery of preserved wood was found during the construction of a subway line in 2014.
12,000 Years of Genetic History Suggests 'All Roads Lead to Rome'While we might know a lot about the archaeology and history of the city, relatively little is known about the genetics of Ancient Rome. A new study suggest it was "a cosmopolitan centre" long before the Roman Empire.
Ancient Olive Tree Is 3,000 Years Old and Was Planted in Roman Burial SiteNuclear physicists tested soil from the olive tree's roots using the luminescence dating method.
Historians and Journalists Defend Donald Trump on Ancient Rome CommentsTrump said that the U.S. and Italy "are bound together by a shared cultural and political heritage dating back thousands of years to Ancient Rome."
Ancient Hidden Pottery Inscriptions May Shine Light on First Jewish RevoltThe pottery shards—known as ostraca—are like the "post-it notes of antiquity," according to scholar Chris Rollston.
Researcher Identifies 'Oldest Handwriting of a Christian' In Ancient LetterThe letter is the oldest known Christian documentary evidence from the Roman province of Egypt, providing fascinating details about some of the earliest adherents to the religion.
People in Colorado Are Drinking Their Own Pee—Here's Why They Shouldn'tOne member of the group washes her face and eyes in her urine every morning.
Enormous Statue of Celebrated Roman Emperor DiscoveredArchaeologists pieced together the monument from more than 300 fragments.
Ancient Pompeii Fast-food Business Discovered in RuinsTo advertise its services, the business used colorful frescoes—which have survived nearly 2,000 years under volcanic ash and pumice.
2,000-year-old Shipwrecks Discovered in Aegean SeaThe shipwrecks were discovered off the coast of the island complex of Fourni.
Pompeii Man Was Decapitated by Stone in Escape AttemptHe survived the first showers of ash and rock, but was toppled as he tried to flee the city.
Lead Pollution Trapped in Ice Shows History of RomansResearchers believe the Roman Empire was economically stronger—and dirtier—than the much-lauded republic that inspired the founders of the U.S.
Ancient Roman Empire Artifacts Uncovered in SubwayExperts believe the house belonged to ancient Rome's version of the secret service.
Ancient Roman Boxing Gloves Discovered in EnglandThe 2,000-year-old gloves don't appear like you would imagine.
Roman 'gate to hell' was once site of deadly sacrificesTo the disbelief of spectators, all of the animals which entered into the gates perished, while miraculously, the priests emerged unscathed.
Ancient Human Remains Found in Cooking Pot in IsraelThe discovery is part of a larger discovery surrounding the Roman presence in ancient Israel.
Ancient Roman Shipwrecks Discovered Off Greek IslandYou'd think people would have noticed earlier.
Ancient Greek Harbor From City in the Bible DiscoveredAn earthquake struck Lechaion somewhere between 50 and 125 A.D., and the majority of the ruins have since been buried beneath sediment.
New Proof of Caesar Invading Britain May Change History"It's probably the single most important object that we found."
Archaeologists Find Gymnasium From Ancient RomeThe region is home to Laodicea, an ancient Roman city that held one of the seven churches of Asia from the book of Revelation in the Bible.
Ancient Sundial Marked Roman Politician's Election"Less than a hundred examples of this specific type of sundial have survived, and of those, only a handful bear any kind of inscription at all—so this really is a special find."
Israel: Biblical Roman Stables Discovered Near GalileeA family digging in their garden unwittingly uncovered the 2,000-year-old system of caves.
Ancient Rome: Grave Filled With Skeletons UncoveredThe skeletons of 24 people including one child were uncovered during excavations in the ancient city of Parion.
