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

An archaeological dig in northern England shows iron and lead processing continued and even increased after the departure of ...

In what was one of the greatest decoration flexes in ancient Roman design, a wealthy resident of Iuvavum—now modern-day ...

Resting on the seafloor was a remarkably preserved bronze helmet, complete with cheek guards still intact. The helmet is in ...

The Romans built bridges that are still standing after 2,000 years and you can still cross them, all over Europe. Compare ...

Rottweilers originated from dogs used in ancient Rome to help manage cattle and were integral to cattle-raising in the town of Rottweil. Subscribe! subscribe ...

For citizens of the ancient Roman Empire, a trip to the amphitheater meant a thrilling day of entertainment. However, for ...

Rome’s Colosseum not only hosted gladiatorial games, but also animal hunts, mock-up naval battles, and even a few plays.

Now, a shattered skull from Serbia tells the chilling story of one such combatant: a brown bear who lived, suffered, and died ...

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

Se non è vero, è ben trovato (even if it isn't true, it makes a good story)—reflects a good deal of human history.