Many "modern" inventions actually have precedents dating back more than 1000 years, to ancient Greek and Roman times.

A marble map of ancient Rome, that hasn't been put on public view for almost 100 years, is getting its very own museum within sight of the Colosseum.

Lead pollution in ancient Rome was so high that it dropped the population’s IQ by around 3 points, if not more. Elites were exposed to lead through water pipes, cooking pots, bath tubs ...

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.

A newly-launched 3D model of ancient Rome lets viewers experience the city as it was in its heyday in the fourth century.

An extraordinary archaeological discovery was unveiled in the heart of Rome's ancient imperial district. Roberto Gualtieri, the Mayor of Rome, announced the unearthing of a colossal marble head in ...

A SMALL collection of papers recently published in Meddelande Fran Lunds Astronomiska Observatorium makes an interesting contribution to the study of the early history of astronomy. In an article ...

Lead pollution likely led to widespread declines in IQ during the ancient Roman era, a study has found. The negative health effects of lead exposure in modernity have been widely recognized.

When tariffs were used in Ancient Rome, they often led to higher prices, black markets and other economic problems, Peter Edwell writes ...

How I uncovered a potential ancient Rome wine scam by Conor Trainor, The Conversation edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors' notes ...

Films such as “Gladiator II” underscore our long-standing obsession with the Roman Empire—a fixation that’s evident in both culture and politics. Why are we so desperate to reclaim ancient ...