Human History This Ancient Roman Artifact Is Also a 453 Million-Year-Old Fossil The Romans may have treasured the trilobite fossil for its presumed magical or protective powers.

DNA research by biologist Gonçalo Themudo has revealed that Ancient Romans' popular garum was made from sardines, offering insights into the umami-rich fish sauce exported across Europe.

In Mark Kurlansky's novel Cheesecake, a Greek family living on Manhattan's Upper West Side sets out to follow a recipe dating back to ancient Rome. What results is a block-wide battle to make the ...

Ancient Rome wasn’t just marble columns and military triumphs it was also a world of brutal punishments, deadly politics, and deeply unsettling customs. In this video, we uncover five disturbing ...

A software model from Google DeepMind put a more precise date on an important Latin text credited to a Roman emperor as a demonstration of its capabilities.

Ancient Rome’s Most Notorious Emperor Was Also a Medicine Nerd, New Study Reveals A new look into Caligula suggests his reputation as a master poisoner came from an expertise in plants.

A mosaic panel on travertine slabs, depicting an erotic theme from the Roman era, was returned to the archaeological park of Pompeii on Tuesday, after being stolen by a Nazi German captain during ...

Assistant Archivist for Digital Preservation and Access, Lucy Catherine Parker shares a recent project to provide digital ...

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

We can probably safely assume Rome, in many areas, was likely pretty dirty and rank-smelling. That said, there's evidence of perfumes, incense and even deodorants.

The roar of the arena crowd, the bustle of the Roman forum, the grand temples, the Roman army in red with glistening shields and armor—when people imagine ancient Rome, they often think of its ...

02 July 2025 Ancient DNA helps trace stinky Roman fish sauce to its source Mangled bones found at a one-time manufacturing facility pinpoint species used to make a quintessential condiment.