DNA reveals that the people of Carthage, a powerful independent colony founded by the Phoenicians, had little genetic ...

Starting today with Ancient Rome, Kate is joined by historian and author Emma Southon to find out why Romans would have loved ...

Caligula was adored by the people of Rome, too, in part because of their love for Germanicus but also out of sympathy for the ...

Archaeologists have recently unearthed the remarkably well-preserved remains of a dog from ancient Rome, shedding light on the widespread practice of ritual sacrifice in antiquity.

Virgil was one of Rome's most prolific poets, but how much was he influenced by ancient Greece and Greek writers like Homer?

If you're looking to escape the crowds in Rome, there is an adorable town a short drive away where you can experience Italian ...

BCE is the traditional date of the founding of Rome. What does archaeology reveal about when it was really founded?

How did Rome manage to destroy an entire religion? Join us as we explore the history behind the fall of one of the ancient ...

With a win-loss record little better than the ancient birdwatchers, economists are often in error, but rarely in doubt.

Planning a trip to Rome is all about preparation. The Eternal City is full of history, architecture, and culture. It’s more ...

The inhabitants of Carthage were long thought to have derived from Levantine Phoenicians. But an eight-year study suggests ...