Archaeology & History What Life Was Really Like for Women in Ancient Pompeii These ancient artifacts reveal the untold stories and everyday lives of women in the ill-fated Roman city.

Like all women of their time, Asellina and Zmyrina could not vote. But they found influence in their own ways. Asellina owned a popular thermopolium on a bustling corner of ancient Pompeii, where ...

The idea that women were inferior to men was a widely held belief in ancient Greek society, and one that would go on to influence Western culture for many centuries thanks in large part to the ...

This city known primarily for its monumental historic sites harbors a surprisingly dynamic contemporary art scene where complex legacy inspires uniquely vibrant creative takes.

Ancient Greek clothing played a fundamental role in defining people’s standing and personalities, shaping their fashion ...

Another ancient Roman resort with a waterfall-fed swimming pool was found in Yenne, France. A huge Roman bathhouse — that once had stained glass windows — was also unearthed in Xanten, Germany.

The roles of the scribes were crucial in ancient Egyptian society, but the records they left behind have been even more valuable to researchers. “The ancient Egyptians kept careful records of ...

Another ancient Roman resort with a waterfall-fed swimming pool was found in Yenne, France. A huge Roman bathhouse — that once had stained glass windows — was also unearthed in Xanten, Germany.

World What was life like in ancient Rome? These finds from 2023 reveal a luxurious lifestyle By Aspen Pflughoeft December 27, 2023 11:55 AM ...