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

The first physical evidence of Roman gladiators fighting animals has been found in skeletal remains from England ...

New, almost life-size statues discovered in a necropolis in Pompeii. Details about the possible Roman priestess.

A new pope will be selected to lead the Catholic Church following the death of Pope Francis. The pope is chosen during a ...

In antiquity and now, inconsistency and illogicality lie at the heart of the human effort to imagine what happens when we’re ...

Soar over the Pont du Gard, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the best-preserved Roman aqueducts. This 1st-century ...

A Germany university revealed the discovery of an ancient Greek lecture hall in Agrigento, Italy — highlighting important ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis is being laid to rest Saturday in a ceremony reflecting his priorities as pope and wishes as ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — As many as 200,000 people are expected to attend Pope Francis' funeral in St. Peter’s Square as he is ...

It also confirms the presence of social, political, and military elite in Roman York; sections of society that would have required such elaborate and cruel entertainment. Ancient rome Archaeology ...

This fence was once completely overgrown with ivy, but wait until you see how it turned out! Watch the incredible transformation as the ivy is carefully removed and the fence is restored to its former ...

Here are some of the key words and phrases that will be used throughout the interregnum, especially the conclave to elect the ...