A new map of the ancient Roman empire plots its major roads in a way that makes sense to modern city dwellers— a subway system. Basing the map off of 125 A.D, in the midst of Hadrian's reign, the map ...

Although it resembles nothing like the clear outline of a modern map of the region, the Peutinger Table is a snapshot of how Romans viewed their world, one in which they were at the center. Their zone ...

The Roman Empire was remarkably industrious when it came to infrastructure, constructing more than 55,000 miles of paved roads across Europe and North Africa. It’s challenging to visualize the vast ...

A painting of the library in the house of Domitian on the Palatine. Rome's long history is explored in a new illustrated book on archaeology and history. Wikimedia Commons Rome wasn’t built in a day, ...

There is mounting evidence that after the Romans left Britain, the region's economy didn't suffer as badly as once thought.

Many ancient records detail Romans’ use of brown bears in entertainment, according to Antiquity. They were apparently trained ...

From the Republic to the Empire, civitas—full Roman citizenship—was prized by those who had it and coveted by those who did not. A denarius from from the late second-century B.C. shows Roman citizens ...