In the final centuries of the Roman Empire, its survival often depended on the decisions of a few remarkable individuals.

When discussing the ancient world and how it impacts us today, there’s perpetually a massive tunic-clad and public-bathing elephant in the room: the Roman Empire. According to a recent social media ...

This edition of History In A Nutshell travels back to antiquity; to some of the earliest days of Western Civilization: Ancient Rome! This expose briefly covers the rise and fall of Rome, including: ...

Discover the ingenuity of the ancient Romans in this fascinating video! From aqueducts to concrete, the Romans created many inventions that laid the foundation for modern civilization. Join us as we ...

It turns out that not all roads lead to Rome, after all – at least, not in a literal sense. A new map of the empire's ancient land routes has nearly doubled the length of the confirmed ancient Roman ...

The Colosseum draws millions of visitors, but these lesser-known sites from Jordan to France - and even Melbourne - promise ...

Pope Francis recalled how the city of Rome 'since its birth some 2,800 years ago has had a clear and continuing vocation of universality.' Pope Francis gazes over the ancient ruins of the Roman Forum ...

A hidden Roman sanctuary discovered beneath Frankfurt is offering rare clues about ancient rituals, including possible human ...

What comes to mind when you think about the kind of Roman Emperor who managed to establish an indestructible empire?