Though dramatic images of ancient Roman gladiators fighting great beasts like lions and tigers have appeared in books and ...

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

There have been twelve Greek Popes in the history of the papacy, with Saint Peter considered to be the first Catholic leader.

Following the funeral, in another break with tradition, the coffin will be taken through the streets of Rome to an underground tomb in the basilica of Saint Mary Major, as per his instructions. The ...

US President Donald Trump arrived in Rome on Friday for the funeral of Pope Francis, where he will brush shoulders with an ...

However, long before electricity and supermarkets, salt held a sacred place in society. It preserved meat, cured fish, and ...

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

After an earthquake damaged the building, construction crews started working in the basement and unearthed the forgotten Roman ruins. Take a look.

This simple drink made from water and vinegar was a lifesaver for Roman soldiers during wartime. Access to clean water was ...

"A sequence of severe summer droughts from 364 to 366 not only contributed to prolonged harvest failures and food shortages, ...

A man who lived in Roman-occupied Britain was bitten by a big cat, probably in a gladiator arena, an analysis of his remains ...

Archaeologists think they may have made a breakthrough discovery of an ancient city with links to a major historical figure.