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 ...

A basalt stone etched with ancient Greek inscriptions was found in a region of Israel where the Bible says Jesus performed ...

Walking holidays don't need to involve remote landscapes and hiking boots - there's one beautiful European city that you'll ...

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

As he publishes the second book in his acclaimed Nero trilogy, master historical novelist Conn Iggulden on why we are drawn ...

The current White House crew doesn't just pocket trinkets from despots; they've become apprentices to tyranny's craft. When ...

The 'Big Brother' and 'The Challenge' alum might be known for his 'Vacation Alliance' association, but he struggled with the ...

Pax Romana and had a good time, although I can't shake the feeling that it’s closely related to Anno 1800. It seems like a ...