Reenactors clash in the dust of the 1,900-year-old Roman arena in Arles, France. Their gladiator contests have helped researchers get a better understanding of this ancient blood sport, which ...

Sure, you’d expect the best Roman games to feature a great deal of military might, after all war is what forged the Imperium ...

Historian Michael Taylor rates depictions of ancient Rome, such as the gladiator fights in "Gladiator," starring Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix. He breaks down the Roman naval warfare tactics ...

Provence is a world-famous region that entices visitors with its idyllic countryside, historic towns, and charming villages ...

An earthquake in Croatia led to a chain of events that helped archaeologists recently discover an ancient Roman theater, officials say. Croatia’s Ministry of Culture and Media announced the find ...

The most feared weapons of the ancient world didn’t necessarily break the mold when it came to battlefield innovation. In some cases, these were perfectly in line with the weapons used by other ...

Artists have long depicted Roman gladiators battling it out against big cats as you can see in this mosaic created in A.D. 320 in Rome. However, there has never been any physical evidence to ...

An earthquake in Croatia led to the discovery of an ancient Roman theater in Sisak, according to officials. The theater's orchestra was found in the basement of the town hall during renovations.

During a “routine excavation” in Belgium, archaeologists found a 1,700-year-old wooden water pipe. Photos show the “rare” ancient Roman artifact. Photo from the City of Leuven Digging into ...

During a recent archaeological dig in Switzerland, historians unearthed a poignant collection of infant burials from Ancient Rome, accompanied by a variety of other intriguing artifacts.

Ancient Roman infant burials uncovered under Switzerland housing project. Other finds include a 2,000-year-old road, homes, and a bronze panther. By Andrew Paul. Published May 6, 2025 1:28 PM EDT.