The ancient Romans weren’t precious about their marble statues. They didn’t sequester them in museums, displaying them out of reach, next to placards explaining their provenance, context, and meaning.

Though rare, female gladiators did appear in the Roman arena, challenging ancient Rome’s expectations and revealing how ...

Ancient Rome wasn't all gladiator battles and marching legions. Behind the empire-building politics was a culture that loved ...

Entertainment has always been a fundamental aspect of human societies, transcending time and culture. In ancient civilizations, the role of entertainment was not just about amusement but also served ...

In a city filled to the brim with iconic buildings of both the ancient and not-so-ancient variety, the Colosseum of Rome stands apart from the rest. The ancient stadium, an arched, elliptical arena, ...

New research suggests the Romans used a method known as "hot mixing" to produce self-healing concrete, which allowed them to ...