Most research on women in Ancient Greece and Rome concentrate on urban domestic life where there were no references to women ...

I've been working as a tour guide in Rome since 2008, and it only seems to be getting more crowded with tourists. Instead, go ...

SUMMARY Slavery was integral to Roman society, and slaves outnumbered citizens in Rome. There were many routes to slavery, including as prisoners of war, selling oneself into slavery, or being born a ...

Across centuries and continents, formidable fires once threatened to destroy three major cities: Rome, London and Chicago.

The Colosseum, one of the most iconic landmarks in Rome, offers an exciting glimpse into ancient history. For families ...

Pompeii, the ancient Roman city frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, is one of the most significant ...

Ancient Greece produced the earliest records of democracy, western philosophy — and, it turns out, lead pollution.

Valentine’s Day, celebrated on February 14, is a global day of love and affection. Rooted in the legend of Saint Valentine, ...

A thick layer of volcanic mud preserved Pompeii as it was in 79 CE, offering a unique glimpse into life in the Roman Empire.

The morning quiet is preceded by the evening rush—with its vibrant street life and eclectic cocktail ... and as one of the most ancient parts of Rome, it feels like a journey back in time.

Historians today tell us that the ancient Celts arrived at the shores of Britain around 1,000 BC and lived there during the Iron Age, the Roman Age and the post Roman era. Living on an island with ...