The Roman Empire may have left an amazing legacy — but men allegedly "geek out" about the period more often than expected. A recent TikTok trend prompted women to ask the men in their lives how often ...

A recent discovery in central Spain has provided archaeologists with a fascinating glimpse into the lives and travels of Roman soldiers. A 1,900-year-old bronze vessel, known as the Berlanga Cup, was ...

In a city filled to the brim with iconic buildings of both the ancient and not-so-ancient variety, the Colosseum of Rome stands apart from the rest. The ancient stadium, an arched, elliptical arena, ...

In the heart of the ancient Roman city of Gabii, located just 11 miles east of Rome, a team of archaeologists led by University of Missouri professor Marcello Mogetta has made a remarkable discovery: ...

Lorraine Boissoneault | Author, Body Weather: Notes on Chronic Illness in the Anthropocene A painting of the library in the house of Domitian on the Palatine. Rome's long history is explored in a new ...

Early Roman history is full of stories about the terrible fates that befell citizens who broke the law. When a certain Tarpeia let the enemy Sabines into Rome, she was crushed and thrown headlong from ...

A recent study has revealed that Neolithic builders at the Motza site near Jerusalem mastered a highly complex plaster production technique nearly 8,000 years before the Romans. The discovery of ...

The following list offers required readings and choices for the M.A. in Classical Antiquity, Special Field examination in Roman History. Students are expected to consult with the Chair of the ...

Two thousand years ago, the Roman Army embarked on a far-flung hunt for silver. A new discovery reveals how close they came to finding an empire-altering fortune. Roman money, like this coin bearing ...