There is no polity more storied in the west than the Roman Empire, but could its fall have really been caused by its choice of plumbing material?

Before the Roman Empire began building massive structures, a vast stone water basin was built in nearby city of Gabii ...

Using ground-penetrating radar, researchers in south Wales have uncovered the foundations of an ancient Roman villa. The ...

The expansion of one of the Mediterranean’s strongest powers wasn’t only driven by conquest, but also infrastructure. By ...

Archaeologists have unearthed tombs and a shrine dedicated to Hercules from the time of the Roman Republic.

Recent emphasis on climate science has impacted how we think about ancient civilizations. Long-held theories about the collapse of ancient civilizations are starting to change. Climate change wasn't ...

When discussing the ancient world and how it impacts us today, there’s perpetually a massive tunic-clad and public-bathing elephant in the room: the Roman Empire. According to a recent social media ...

Concrete is an incredibly useful and versatile building material on which not only today’s societies, but also the ancient Roman Empire was built. To this day Roman concrete structures can be found in ...

For the first time in 2,000 years, a Roman arm guard can be seen in its entirety after a painstaking reconstruction that saw the assembly of dozens of found fragments. The piece of brass armor was ...

Roman Towns Where You Can Still Walk Ancient Streets ...