While archaeologists have long been unearthing mass-produced memorabilia featuring the fierce battles of ancient Roman gladiators, rarely do they come across artifacts that depict specific fighters ...

The history and techniques of Pankration, an ancient Greek martial art, have had a significant impact on modern mixed martial ...

Gruelling sieges. Rebellious provinces, galling betrayals and tribes seeking revenge… Join us for the first series of History’s Greatest Battles, where we’re heading back to the Roman empire. Emily ...

When the Roman Empire began collapsing, Christianity prevailed and the Roman Catholic Church kept its territories together.

The battles rage on during the seventh-grade ... Students pointed out ways the Gladiator Games reflected Roman society at the time. “The emperor sponsored the games,” said one student, noting the ...

They form a solid basis for ancient Roman beliefs and religion. The books give invaluable information about Rome ... The amazing mythology books help people stand against the hardships and ills of an ...

Originally penned by the scholar Suetonius, the book chronicles the drama-riddled lives of the first Roman emperors. There are 12 biographies in total, which cover the reigns of Julius Caesar and the ...

The collection’s first stop is the Art Institute of Chicago. Titled “Myth and Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture From the Torlonia Collection,” the exhibition will feature 58 sculptures ...