Scientists are exploring the role of lead pollution in the decline of the Roman Empire, proposing that chronic lead exposure ...

The Hill—which has been called ‘the first nucleus of the Roman Empire’—is filled with palaces, medieval churches and pristine gardens, and as one of the most ancient parts of Rome ...

The Roman Empire had many slaves ... The Tarpeian Rock was a steep cliff in ancient Rome. It was commonly used during the Roman Republic as an execution site. The Tarpeian Rock was a steep ...

Deep underground, slaves and laborers extract vast quantities of lead and silver, fueling the empire’s ambitions. But, ...

On the other hand, Marxism has been one of the key influences behind the emergence of history from below. Marxist historians ...

Compelling and comprehensive, this book may nonetheless be an uphill climb for lay readers with little more than a basic ...

Hanno is defined by the film’s most formidable character, Macrinus, played by the Mephistophelean Denzel Washington, as a ...

Test your knowledge of the week in news, and take last week’s quiz here. Annie Hill is platforms editor for NBC News based in ...

The Catholic Church’s celebration should attract millions of extra visitors to the Eternal City and beyond. Here’s how to ...

One of the greatest military rivalries of the ancient world featured dramatic scenes of elephants crossing the Alps, and a ...

The Roman Space Telescope is nearing completion with its recent integration into the launch spacecraft. This sets the stage ...

At Ancient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings. And while some people may seem content with the story as it stands, ...