The shrine, known as a lararium, is surrounded by well-preserved paintings and murals depicting animals, deities, and more.

Rare Roman ring from 2nd century discovered by 13-year-old on hike - Boy found a small figure, possibly of a warrior, engraved on the ring ...

An earthquake in Croatia led to the discovery of an ancient Roman theater in Sisak, according to officials. The theater's ...

DNA reveals that the people of Carthage, a powerful independent colony founded by the Phoenicians, had little genetic ...

Ancient texts and modern movies alike depict the Roman Empire as a society that pitted men against animals for bloodsport.

During earthquake repairs, a Roman theater was discovered beneath the town hall of Sisak, Croatia, revealing more about the ...

Are you not entertained? New analysis from the bones of an ancient gladiator discovered in York suggests that British fighters may have been attacked by ferocious big cats during arena battles.

A monumental Roman complex has been revealed in Athens, and the city is gaining another open-air archaeological site in its ...

While the quantity and distribution of these mysterious objects suggests they were an important part of Roman culture, they are not mentioned in any surviving ancient texts or artworks.

roast parrot …), the work offers more than just glimpses into elite Roman tastes. Instead, it reveals much about culinary practices, daily diet, and food culture in the ancient world that ...

Researchers compared puncture marks on an 1,800-year-old skeleton in the UK to various animal bites, and concluded that the individual was likely bitten by a lion.