Ancient Greek mercenaries were a ubiquitous force on the battlefields of the ancient Mediterranean where they fought for ...

In ancient Rome, crowds filled coliseums to watch gladiators fight brutal battles—many to their death. As these warriors ...

A millenniums-old settlement in Michigan has archaeologists rethinking the rise of agriculture on the continent.

While most Roman amphitheaters have long since succumbed to the ravages of time, several remain or have been refurbished to a ...

The Italian mainland boasts a host of film festivals from the giants like Venice, Torino and Rome to the specialist cinephile ...

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Surveillance video captured a 16-year-old being repeatedly punched, kicked and stomped by juveniles while probation officers ...

Humans have always loved sports—tests of skill, strength, endurance, and mettle—even before history was recorded. Sports ...

A new exhibition is spotlighting the women who have long been sidelined in histories of the Roman Empire—from mothers and weavers to entrepreneurs and influential tavern owners ...

The serial founder is testing out a curious concept. Is it a pop-up, a festival, or a foodie club? And is this small town ...

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

Long before modern plumbing, the Romans built a sanitation system so advanced, it arguably saved more lives than any gladiator or general. Their aqueducts, sewers, and public baths weren’t just ...