When Giovanni Torlonia and his son Alessandro were building the collection, it was common practice to repair ancient statuary ...

“For us Viennese archaeologists, this is a sensational Roman find, the most surprising in my career,” Kristina Adler-Wölfl, Head of City Archaeology (part of the Vienna Museum) told All That’s ...

She convinced the Roman emperor Julius Caesar to help put her in power, during which she ruled over Egypt, parts of Libya and regions of the Middle East. What was the religion of ancient Egyptians ...

From its ancient origins right through to the modern era, the game has a rich history filled with fascinating facts. Did you know, for example, that only one player in the history of the sport has ...

Ancient manuscripts detailing the events during the Roman Empire are believed to contain 'first hand' evidence about the life and death of Jesus Christ. The Annals, written by the Roman historian ...

While it’s not an official holiday, April Fools’ Day is celebrated across the world, with individuals and even major brands joining in on the fun ... back to Ancient Rome, where the festival ...

Then, check out our gallery of mind-blowing ancient Rome facts. John Kuroski is the editorial director of All That's Interesting. He graduated from New York University with a degree in history, ...

Most modern structures are built to last 50 years or so, but ingenious ancient engineering has kept ... The technique was mentioned by 1st-Century Roman engineer and architect Vitruvius; Romans ...

London is a city of layers, where shining skyscrapers are built atop some of the city’s oldest ancient sites. Recent excavations, such as a Roman basilica unearthed in London’s financial ...

Pope Francis has appeared at his window of the Gemelli hospital in Rome and offered a blessing for the first time since being admitted on 14 February. The 88-year-old pontiff was discharged ...

In development at new developer studio Three Friends, founded by industry veterans, it's based around the fall of Ancient Rome. Here you'll work with your friends to fight off undead hordes as you ...