What did race and identity mean in the Roman Empire? In this historical documentary, we analyze how ancient Romans—through figures like Cicero, Julius Caesar, and early Christian writers—understood ...

I traveled to Rome to accept an award for my recently published novel, The Accidental Jesus. The event would cap this year’s ...

On the island of Mallorca, in what was once the ancient Roman city of Pollentia, researchers have unearthed evidence of street food vendors selling an item long believed to be ...

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Female gladiators were a rarity in Ancient Rome, but the role they played was fascinating. Read on to find out more.

A viral internet trend is revealing that many men think about Rome… quite a bit. Our History editor-in-chief Amy Briggs can explain. How often do the men in your life think about the Roman Empire?

AD, the Roman Empire stretched from Europe, Asia Minor and North Africa reaching its maximum size of roughly 5 million square ...

A study of the Roman conquest of Anatolia reveals how imperial expansion fueled economic growth but ultimately triggered ...

An ancient DNA study co-authored by Brown archaeologist Peter van Dommelen illustrates the complexity of human migration and ...

The Lombard League defeats Emperor Frederick Barbarossa and the Holy Roman Empire at the Battle at Legnano. 1415: Pope ...

The more important towns received privileged juridical status, including the right to strike coins from Roman generals during ...