We can probably safely assume Rome, in many areas, was likely pretty dirty and rank-smelling. That said, there's evidence of ...

This podcast episode explores why language learning feels so hard today — and what the ancient Romans did differently. By ...

Scientists have unlocked the secrets of ancient Roman cuisine. They identified fish used in 'garum', a popular Roman fish ...

Roman salting plants processed fish so thoroughly that researchers struggle to identify the species once used in ancient ...

Konstantine Panegyres reveals what finding love was like in Ancient Greece and Rome - and what lessons we can take into the ...

As America begins its 250th year, it is fitting to draw attention to the great people and ideas that made it possible. Neither the Declaration of Independence of 1776 nor the Constitution of 1787 ...

Mangled bones found at a one-time manufacturing facility pinpoint species used to make a quintessential condiment.

Ancient Rome was characterized by pervasive odors from human and animal waste, decaying bodies, wood smoke, and cooking, due to limited sanitation and waste management.

Experts in London have spent three months piecing together the shattered remains of Roman artworks, revealing luxurious ...

Public baths also often featured gymnasiums, libraries, restaurants and exercise yards. Archaeological evidence suggests even ...

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Archaeologists in Rome uncovered a colossal ancient marble head near Trajan’s Forum, possibly depicting Emperor Trajan or the ...