Ancient Rome had plenty of normal food, including bread, olives, beans, wine, fish, and fruit. Then there were the dishes ...
A digital tool lets users explore the Roman Empire’s road network and, using historical data, estimate how long journeys ...
The eruption of Mt. Vesuvius froze the ancient Roman city in time, giving modern-day humans a remarkable vision into the past ...
The Projecta Casket, an artifact housed in the British Museum, once belonged to one of Ancient Rome's few elite. The elaborate artifact displays the luxurious lifestyle of Roman nobility but also ...
The two-part special uses dramatic live action sequences, archive footage, and expert commentary to bring to life the crucial players in Rome's thousand-year history.
Many "modern" inventions actually have precedents dating back more than 1000 years, to ancient Greek and Roman times.