The ancient Greek city of Pergamon was a major center of culture and learning of the Hellenistic world, standing out for its ...

Aerial view of the temple of Venus located in the archaeological park of Baia, a hamlet of Bacoli, in the metropolitan city of Naples, in Campania, Italy. It was an octagonal thermal building, with ...

New archaeological evidence is helping rewrite old myths about disabled people in the ancient world.

A flipped Roman glass cup revealed symbols once thought decorative but now understood as ancient makers’ marks. In the quiet atmosphere of a museum gallery, Hallie Meredith noticed an unexpected ...

A new book, co-edited by Barbara Faedda, focuses on this strategic Mediterranean port city.

Archaeologists uncover a stunning ancient Roman erotic fresco of Leda and the Swan in Pompeii. This well-preserved artwork ...

A compelling creation myth was a must for every ancient civilisation, but Rome decided that one just wasn’t enough. In myth ...

Women secured critical progress in the Roman republic. Their rights were rolled back with the republic's collapse.

The Texas State Board of Education is moving forward with plans to revamp the social studies curriculum, with a bigger ...

Archaeologists uncover an empty Roman tomb next to an ancient road, revealing a burial mystery hidden for centuries.

From wealth to technology, America is surging. So why do experts fear a Roman downfall could be on the horizon?

Greece's Patras Roman Odeon has reopened after extensive restoration, offering full accessibility and renewed cultural ...