Ancient Rome achieved urban milestones centuries ahead of its time, with innovations like shopping malls, public welfare, and ...

The colorful material weighed over 5 pounds and was likely made to decorate an emperor’s palace, Italian officials said.

The very title of the film, directed by Uruguayan filmmaker Fede Álvarez, is a direct reference to a legendary figure: the founding myths of ancient Rome speak of the two twins who laid the ...

There was also precedent in Roman history – Aeneas and Romulus, who had helped found Rome, were already worshipped as gods. Aside from their many gods, Romans were deeply superstitious ...

Imagine finding an ancient Roman tomb and it's heavier than one of the biggest predators in the world. That's what we've got ...

Many gods were believed to have taken part in the founding of Rome. All were consulted and honored to make sure that the actions of the state met with divine approval. Roman religion was split in ...

Around 2,500 years ago, the city of Rome was at the centre of a huge empire that stretched from Scotland to Syria. The Roman Empire was based upon enslaved people and citizens. Enslaved people ...

Now evidence of trip is found The Domus Aurea sits near the Colosseum in central Rome. Excavations at the site are ongoing. An aerial photo shows Room 9, the site of a pigment workshop ...