Archaeologists recently discovered a Roman canal from roughly the 1st century C.E. hidden beneath German farmland. The navigable shipping channel connected Roman boat traffic on the busy Rhine River to a Roman “fortlet” and nearby settlements.

The cultural and scientific revolutions that define the Renaissance were kickstarted in large part by Europe’s rediscovery of lost Roman sculpture. Inspiring the likes of Raphael, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Leonardo da Vinci, these works of art—so ...

Shoes can give us an interesting insight into what people used to wear. Here are a dozen of the most extraordinary finds from the archaeological record.

A scholar reinterpreting historical and archaeological evidence in present-day Switzerland believes the Helvetians retained autonomy despite being part of the Roman empire. While the Helvetian army adopted Roman styles of equipment and dress over time, they still made their own decisions.

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, was even more impressive in imperial times than it is today.

Roman Reigns’ portrayal of Akuma has grabbed attention after a wild “abracadabra s**t” moment in the new Street Fighter trailer.

Roman statesman Marcus Cicero’s admiration for Ancient Greece is a nuanced but revealing part of his intellectual and cultural identity.

Our images of the Roman Empire are dominated by the monuments and lifestyles of wealthy urban elites. An important new history shifts our attention to the 90% of Rome’s population whose brutally exploited labor made it all possible.