They performed before thousands and could become celebrities, yet actors in ancient Rome were stripped of their civic rights.

This spooky skeleton was likely made to remind Roman banqueters that life is short. This small, bronze skeleton is one of ...

Daniella Santoro and her husband, Aaron Lorenz, were busy “de-junglefying” the backyard of their New Orleans home in March ...

The idea that everyone has intrinsic rights to life and liberty was a radical break with millennia of human history. It’s ...

In the archaeological site of Kerameikos in Athens, Greece, there is an ancient tomb of an Indian Buddhist monk named ...

The origins of Rome have been debated for centuries but one tale has prevailed over the rest: twin brothers Romulus and Remus ...

From as early as the eighth century BCE, ancient Rome experienced remarkable growth, transforming from a small settlement ...

This school year, many Texas districts are teaching from an elementary curriculum that features extensive content about the ...

The seat is across from the entrance to the Villa of the Mysteries, a large property full of beautiful frescoes located just ...

Movies are among the most powerful drivers of pop culture, which is why the images and ideas they present often leave a ...

The essence of civil norms regarding family relationships and parental responsibilities toward their children are among the main topics covered in the academic work entitled "Roman Family Law" (De ...

When Spartacus hit theaters in 1960, audiences expected another grand sword-and-sandals spectacle with Roman armies, ...