Visitors to the site of Pompeii, the ancient Roman town buried (and so preserved for thousands of years) by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79AD, don't often think to look beyond the city walls.

Scientists in France may be hot on the trail of a long-lost canal that the Romans built over two millennia ago while battling the Celts. At that time, the Roman Republic was protecting its new ...

NARRATOR:It is 1,800 years ago ... ROMAN COMMANDER:Remember we need one fort every mile. We must have this finished by the time the Emperor Hadrian arrives. NARRATOR:They build new Roman towns ...

The Roman invasion began in southern Britain. Around 2,000 years ago, Britain was ruled by tribes ... They head for Colchester, an important Roman town, and burn it to the ground.

The Old Town Festival in Leicester will be held to celebrate St George and the city's Roman heritage. A free two-day festival is set to take place in Leicester to celebrate both St George's Day ...