The Roman Empire possessed advanced engineering, vast wealth, and remarkable technological innovation — so why did it never ...

Constructed starting in 312 B.C.E. to carry troops southeast toward Capua and, eventually, the port city of Brindisi in the ...

The expansion of one of the Mediterranean’s strongest powers wasn’t only driven by conquest, but also infrastructure. By borrowing techniques from the Greeks and the Etruscans, Romans engineered ...

Ancient Roman architecture is seen as a part of classical architecture and generally builds off of the three classical orders—Ionic, Corinthian, and Doric—which were developed in ancient Greece. Later ...

The Colosseum in ancient Rome had 50,000 spectators, the roar of the crowd, and... a snack break? Yep, the Romans didn’t just show up for the bloodshed. They brought their favorite treats to enjoy ...

Think you know the Romans and Celts? Try this quiz to test your knowledge. The Roman empire (which began in 27BC) was one of ...

Newly published research is providing a fascinating glimpse into how ancient Romans enjoyed their fast food — shedding more light on life in antiquity. In a recent journal article entitled "Urban ...