The Roman Empire had many slaves, as well as citizens who were free men and women ... The Tarpeian Rock was a steep cliff in ancient Rome. It was commonly used during the Roman Republic as ...

We asked Aicher, author of "Guide to the Aqueducts of Ancient Rome," about the Romans' sophisticated water distribution system, including its elegant aqueducts. Here's what he told us: NOVA ...

That said, if you're on a tight budget and you're yearning to visit Rome's ancient ruins and the Vatican for free, the Vatican Museums are free the last Sunday of each month, and the Colosseum ...

The victory of the Roman emperor Trajan over the Dacians in back-to-back wars is carved in numerous scenes that spiral around a 126-foot marble pillar in Rome known as Trajan’s Column.

Slavery had a long history in the ancient world and was practiced in Ancient Egypt and Greece, as well as Rome. Most slaves during the Roman Empire were foreigners and, unlike in modern times ...

What's more, it's open daily for free. (Though it's closed on Wednesday ... Regardless, you'll take in a panorama of Rome's spectacular landscape. If you've come hoping to catch a glimpse of ...