When the Western Roman Empire fell in the fifth century C.E., Europe was plunged into chaos as barbarian Germanic forces ...

Hellenism and the rise of Rome were inseparable, with Greek language, and philosophy quietly building the foundation.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Elon Musk, the head of SpaceX, has backed the American Institute for Roman Culture (AIRC) for a new project. The initiative aims ...

Archaeologists uncovered the 1,700-year-old ruins of a laundry facility, or fullonica, during construction work in central Rome, photos show. Photo from Italy’s Ministry of Culture Rome, Italy, is ...

Ancient Rome is often seen as synonymous with culinary excess. Images of exotic – even orgiastic – feasts perpetuate its reputation for strangeness and decadence. It may come as no surprise, therefore ...

From bustling thermopolia to lavish banquets, ancient Rome’s food culture feels surprisingly familiar today. Many of their recipes, like honey-drizzled cheesecake or eggy French toast, still influence ...

The Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth is a North American stop for an exhibit featuring 58 Roman marble sculptures from the Torlonia Collection. Some museum visitors got an early look at the artworks ...

Explore the role of water in Ancient Rome, a city sustained by impressive engineering. Explore the role of water in ancient Rome, a city sustained by 12 aqueducts that supplied its fountains, ...

Volunteers recently unearthed an ancient depiction of a Roman goddess while digging near a historic British landmark. The sandstone carving was found at Vindolanda, a fort in Northumberland, near ...