An Ancient Roman Wall Has Emerged in Switzerland. It's an Archaeological Sensation.

The Romans knew their way around Europe. They also knew how to build with a view. A 2,000-year-old stone wall unearthed in a ...
HistoryExtra

Step inside a Roman home, and you might be surprised by what you find

What did Roman houses look like, and how did they vary depending on a person's social status? Even with some considerable ...
Newsweek

Roman ‘Backwater’ Challenges History of the Ancient Empire’s Decline—Study

A supposed "backwater" of the Roman Empire is challenging traditional assumptions about the ancient civilization's decline, according to a research project that has lasted more than a decade. For 13 ...
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14 Roman Towns Where You Can Still Walk Ancient Streets

The Roman Empire may have fallen more than 1,500 years ago, but its streets never truly disappeared. Across Europe and the ...
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The Story of Carthage Isn’t Necessarily What the Romans Committed to History

A new book by historian and archaeologist Eve MacDonald paints a more complete portrait of the once-great African society ...

Want to escape Rome's crowds? Visit its underground sites.

From imperial residences to apartment complexes and temples, these hidden sites offer a new window into Rome's layered past.

How Incestuous Was Ancient Rome?

In today's episode, Kate speaks with Roman historian, Emma Southon, author of A History of the Roman Empire in 21 Women, to ...