Archaeologists in northern Britain discovered 13-inch shoes at the ancient Roman Magna Fort, raising questions about the towering soldiers who defended the empire.

A new exhibition in London (open until February 2026) called Thirst: In search of freshwater highlights how civilizations have treasured—and been intrinsically linked to—safe, clean water.

While modern soldiers may not adopt the testudo formation as the legions of old did, many Roman innovations did lead to developments in warfare.

Volunteers were baffled recently when they unearthed not one but two ancient shoes at a historic British site.

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — For visitors to Athens, the ancient Odeon of Herod Atticus is the must-see theater at the foot of the Acropolis. Artists revere it for the majestic stage where legends have ...

To tourists, it’s the ancient theater at the foot of the Acropolis. Artists revere it for the majestic stage where legends have performed. And for locals, it’s the touchstone of their summer ...

An ancient theater in Greece opens for its final season before undergoing a 3-year restoration To tourists, it’s the ancient theater at the foot of the Acropolis ...

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Archaeology & History Ancient Roman Villa—One of the Largest in Gaul—Turns Up in France The site was first identified in the 19th century, but the structure's scale is only just coming to light.

A Construction Crew Was Restoring a City Hall—And Found an Ancient Roman Theater Underneath The discovery was only possible because of the damage caused by an earthquake.