Is it any wonder ancient people thought lightning came from the gods? Even today, a close lightning strike feels like a terrifying brush with the supernatural.

A major restoration of the Colosseum has given it a bright new look, using the same travertine stone Roman builders used 2,000 years ago.

Delve into the extraordinary details preserved in Roman epitaphs, highlighting the rich tapestry of human experience in the Empire. From the imperial household staff to legionaries, gladiators, and ...

Crowds once mingled below two tall arcades supported by 164-foot-tall columns. But due to earthquakes and unstable foundations, these architectural elements collapsed long ago ...

A flood in Apollosa, Italy, revealed limestone blocks carved with reliefs of battling gladiators that were part of a monument ...

The Colosseum has a bright new look following a restoration using the same travertine marble of ancient Rome to recreate ...

A quiet cloister behind a wooden door near Rome’s Pantheon offers calm meditation, while its frescoes reveal a turbulent past.

In a semicircular piazza outside the arena, blocks of travertine marble have been placed where original pillars once stood.

A monumental Roman tomb featuring gladiatorial scenes has been uncovered along the Via Appia, offering a rare glimpse into ...

Archaeologists have uncovered a monumental Roman funerary complex near the town of Apollosa in southern Italy’s Benevento province. The discovery of ancient gladiator carvings from the Roman era came ...

Modern football, much like the ancient Roman Colosseum, serves as both a form of entertainment and a means of engaging and influencing the masses. In contemporary society, football matches and leagues ...