Ancient Roman wine has long been seen as a simpler, rougher version of what we drink today. But new research suggests the ...

At the height of its power, the Roman Empire extended as far away as Britain. Rome didn’t view the region as remote or ...

A severe drought in Italy has revealed an archaeological treasure in Rome: a bridge reportedly built by the Roman emperor Nero that is usually submerged under the waters of the Tiber River. The ...

The discovery changes the whole timeline of the collapse. Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: A 13-year ...

The Romans were master builders. Many of their works, from the Pantheon (pictured above) and the Colosseum in Rome itself, to the Pont du Gard in southern Gaul and the equally impressive aqueduct of ...

The ESA Euclid (left) and NASA Roman space telescope, shown together in this artist’s concept, will explore the cosmic mystery of dark energy in complementary ways. Credit: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight ...

This series of images shows how astronomers find stellar streams by reversing the light and dark, similar to negative images. Color images of each of the nearby galaxies featured are included for ...

The pre-Roman baths of Pompeii would have been seriously grotty, according to an analysis of mineral deposits.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Ancient Romans were apparently staunch believers that “pain is ...