Think of the ancient Roman Empire and Julius Caesar, Mount Vesuvius and Russell Crowe likely come to mind. We’re taught so ...
Nearby lies the ruins of Hierapolis, an ancient city once known for its hot springs. Founded by Eumenes II, king of Pergamum, ...
Archaeologists in Croatia have discovered a rare mass grave inside ancient water wells at Mursa (modern-day Osijek), ...
Now at the Kimbell Art Museum, this exhibition is the first in the U.S. to display works from a vast, vital Italian ...
Explore Kibyra in Burdur — the 2,300-year-old City of Gladiators with Roman ruins, a Medusa mosaic, and stunning winter ...
"I have found two or three rich guys, but I found a couple hundred middle class and even some desperately poor people who ...
While the mayors of the cities did sign a peace treaty in 1985, it was a symbolic gesture. In reality, the wars between the two ancient civilizations ended more than 2,000 years prior when Rome ...
Experts say the notorious emperor Commodus may have survived an assassination attempt inside this tunnel, which is now open ...
Constructed from stone and Roman concrete, the Colosseum defied architectural conventions of its time, boasting exceptional durability and strength. The innovative use of arches, vaults, and various ...
Archaeologists at the Colosseum Archaeological Park explained that Roman emperors would use the passage to enter the arena ...
Tourists can now walk in the footsteps of emperors. This month, a secret passage within Rome's Colosseum, reserved for royalty in ancient times, opened to tourists.