Because “Roman roads are characteristically straight,” archaeologists thought they knew where the London section of road ...

Major discoveries, from ancient tombs to submerged cities, reveal the incredible advancements of Greek civilization.

Nero, who ruled from A.D. 54 to 68, is often remembered as one of history’s most notorious emperors, his reputation steeped ...

An archaeological team s excavation of an ancient city has uncovered surprising revelations about an early Christian church ...

At the same time, classical architecture was also a main source of inspiration for the utopian city’s design, given its ...

A pit of human bones, potential evidence of a catastrophic epidemic that struck Constantinople in 541 A.D. Sulfur deposits ...

As Israel intensified attacks in the Lebanese city of Baalbek, residents fled to an ancient Roman temple, hoping the site’s ...

A volcanic eruption destroyed the Roman city of Pompeii in 79 AD, but an avalanche of tourists has caused officials to ...

UNESCO told Newsweek it "is gravely concerned about the threats posed by the conflict to the region's rich cultural heritage." ...

Archaeologists began excavating a site in Villeneuve-sur-Lot in 2017 ahead of home construction. They expected to find something because of the area’s proximity to Excisum, a prosperous ancient Roman ...

The forum was the "heart" of ancient Roman cities, serving as a hub for commercial, political, religious and social activities.

Pompeii’s announcement comes after Rome’s Mayor Roberto Gualtieri endorsed a €2 (~$2.13) fee to visit the Trevi Fountain, the ...