Sunglasses are important for protection but over the centuries they have also become fashion accessories and personal ...

Explore the ancient art of Roman-style pottery making in this captivating showcase. Witness the skilled hands that mold earth ...

The Roman emperors were once the most famous people in the world, ruling over an empire that stretched between what are now ...

Pompeii, the ancient Roman city buried by ash and lava in A.D. 70, has revealed a new treasure – a private bathhouse built ...

Lead pollution might sound like a modern problem, but people were subjected to significant levels during antiquity, too.

Evidence shows women gladiators fought in front of crowds in Ancient Rome. Evidence shows us that women gladiators fought in ...

Looking at the ancient Roman religion, you’ll find a rich and diverse collection of gods and goddesses ... Jonny Wilkes is a former staff writer for BBC History Revealed, and he continues to write for ...

Learn how researchers examined lead levels in ice cores dating back to the Roman Empire, and found concentrations high enough ...

Lead pollution in ancient Rome likely dropped the average IQ, a study found. The research is based on an analysis of ice ...

Through research into ancient Roman public oratory, Professor van der Blom will seek to better understand the foundation of modern political speech.

The new research adds context to a long-standing debate about the role lead pollution and poisoning may have played in the ...