The fall of the Roman Empire remains one of the most intriguing and widely studied events in human history. While traditional ...
A research team studied unusual rocks in Iceland to better understand the Late Antique Little Ice Age. The team believes that rapid climate cooling contributed to a mass migration of people within ...
A 13-year archeological excavation has shown that what was once believed a backwater town for the Roman Empire lasted far longer than originally believed. Interamna Lirenas was a thriving town well ...
The Roman Empire had an impressive road network. A new dataset now visualizes the road map, adding over 100,000 kilometers of previously unknown routes.
It’s no secret that the Romans liked to build roads. But European researchers say they've discovered an extra 100,000 ...
A new comprehensive map reveals the true scale of the ancient Roman road network – but it is still incomplete.
“These Roman roads—both paved and unpaved—gave structure to massive cultural shifts that affected Western history for the ...
The Colosseum: the jewel of Ancient Rome. It wowed vast crowds with extraordinary battles. It pushed the boundaries of technology. It exhibited Rome’s vast wealth and power. Roman leaders spread the ...