Taylor Swift’s new fascination with ancient coin jewelry shines a spotlight on Roman denarii, historical talismans—and maybe ...

Researchers compared the markings found on an ancient skeleton in England to bones that had been chewed on by cheetahs, lions ...

If Canada allows inequality to rise unchecked, it risks ending up where hundreds or ancient societies have: plagued by ...

New, almost life-size statues discovered in a necropolis in Pompeii. Details about the possible Roman priestess.

Romans cheered, clapped and cried on Saturday as they watched the simple, open-topped, white "pope-mobile" carry Francis' ...

Over 2,300 years have passed since the death of Alexander the Great, but he remains one of the most famous historical figures ...

The Romans famously claimed to be descended from the Trojans, but does this legend have any basis in actuality?

Re called Francis “a pope among the people, with an open heart towards everyone.” He recalled the last image many people have ...

Rocks from Greenland found on Iceland's west coast could link the late Roman Empire's fall to a spell of sudden climate ...

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What did race and identity mean to the Romans? In this episode of Kings and Generals, we examine ancient views on ethnicity, ...

Ed Miliband reads a message from King Charles, who is known to have a keen interest in green energy and climate change. A non-profit start-up in Germany has developed a gel to remove microplastics ...