When archaeologists first uncovered what appeared to be an ancient Roman home, they were unaware of the vast historical treasure that lay beneath. As they dug deeper, a sprawling complex with rich ...

From gladiators to vomitoriums, delve into Rome’s most persistent myths and find out what really happened. A conservationist restores a Roman bust. Many Roman statues appear starkly white today. Yet ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Archaeologists in Italy have made a stunning discovery that adds to our understanding of ancient Roman life. In the suburbs of the ...

Ancient Rome wasn't all gladiator battles and marching legions. Behind the empire-building politics was a culture that loved leisure and celebration. Romans worked hard, sure, but they also set aside ...