Three years ago, archaeologists were called to a 24-acre plot of land in central England. They were there on behalf of Bloor ...

The ancient Romans were great builders, especially known for their aqueducts. These are still standing today because they ...

In 2004, archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Ovilava in Austria uncovered a grave including two people buried ...

SUMMARY Slavery was integral to Roman society, and slaves outnumbered citizens in Rome. There were many routes to slavery, including as prisoners of war, selling oneself into slavery, or being born a ...

A spectacular necropolis just outside Naples contains stunning tombs that were carved into rock by the ancient Greeks who ...

Archaeologists in Luxembourg have unearthed a stash of Roman gold coins dating back some 1,600 years. The coins are marked ...

The British Museum has introduced sensory-rich immersive experience in two galleries, working with global design and ...

“Forgery and tax fraud carried severe penalties under Roman law, including hard labor or even capital punishment,” Dolganov ...

The cache included swords, spears, lances and chainmail. Researchers think these items may have been buried as part of a ...

I've been working as a tour guide in Rome since 2008, and it only seems to be getting more crowded with tourists. Instead, go ...

A newly translated papyrus found in Israel provides information about criminal cases and slave ownership in the Roman Empire.

Kids can turn back time at the Bridges this half term, with a week of free events spanning centuries of history.