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The Roman Empire is one of the most famous empires in history, which at one point was basically the world's first superpower with how much of the world it encompassed. It has been a fascinating ...

We tend to think about people in the past as more prudish and strict about sex and gender. But really people have been experimenting with sex and gender for as long as humans have existed. In the ...

The Trevi Fountain marks the endpoint of the ancient Aqua Virgo aqueduct, reflecting its longstanding historical importance. Featured in classic films like "La Dolce Vita," the Trevi Fountain is a ...

Is America akin to Rome in decline? Was Trump like Caligula? What can the Antonine plague tell us about our response to Covid? These are questions that have been asked of late, but they’re only recent ...

The Colosseum is an icon of ancient Rome with a long and remarkable history. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The Colosseum was ...

The partial collapse of the Torre di Conti has sparked a negligence probe and renewed fears about how the Eternal City protects — and fails — its ancient heritage.

Aerial photos of the world-renowned Colosseum and the Roman Forum reveal the impressive scale of Rome’s ancient heart. The ...

Italian archaeologists recently gained rare insight into life during Ancient Rome when they found a multi-story apartment building built decades before the birth of Jesus Christ. The discovery was ...

Have you ever wondered what it felt like to walk through the bustling markets of ancient Rome or stand beneath the towering pyramids of Egypt? These eight carefully selected books offer something ...