Several lines of evidence, including historical records and artistic depictions, suggest that female gladiators did exist in ...

Historian Mary Beard has spent her career working through the texts and source materials of ancient Rome. She has written several books on the subject — including her most recent work, SPQR: A History ...

Caillan Davenport receives funding from the Australian Research Council. Shushma Malik does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X The Song of Rome is not just another rendition of Virgil’s epic poem Aeneid – it’s simultaneously ...

From Rome to Barbarians, these shows about Ancient Rome will transport viewers to a fascinating time in history.

A new interactive 3D reconstruction of ancient Rome has been launched allowing viewers the opportunity to virtually transport themselves back in time and explore the capital of the Roman Empire as it ...

Women are asking the men in their lives how often they think about ancient Rome. Their responses, posted online, can be startling in their frequency. By Callie Holtermann and Frank Rojas The Roman ...

Are the Gospels purely historical accounts, or were elements borrowed from pre-Christian myths and rituals? Those who have studied both ancient mythology and the Bible often come away with the ...

A new 3D tour of ancient Rome allows you to explore the imperial city as it appeared in the 4th century CE. The tour, produced by the education technology company Flyover Zone, is the fourth iteration ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The city of Rome has been inhabited continuously for 14,000 years ...