The Roman Empire was based upon enslaved people and citizens. Enslaved people were bought and sold all around the empire. You could buy or win your freedom. Lots of people wanted to be a Roman ...

A new study revealed which ancient empire had the greatest inequality, challenging beliefs about Rome and China.

Slavery had a long history in the ancient world and was practiced in Ancient Egypt and Greece, as well as Rome. Most slaves ... slavery as the norm, some people – like the poet and philosopher ...

In 2019, a family in the small town of Carmona, Spain made a surprising discovery while renovating their home: They found an Ancient Roman tomb ... the remains of six people.

A cross inlaid in the floor of a library marks the spot where Indiana Jones has to dig to access the ancient ... people asked to be buried near their religious leaders." All Christian catacombs in ...

For centuries, the ancient Roman town Baia was a luxury getaway that attracted people from across the country. Located around 30km (18.6 miles) from Naples, it has since been referred to as the ...