The Sphinx sits right next to a pharaoh’s pyramid complex, which makes many historians think it was built to watch over his ...

Slavery was a core part of life in ancient Rome—for both its economy and society. But when did it actually end? In this video, we explore how Roman slavery functioned, how it evolved, and what ...

The Roman ruins uncovered at the Parco delle Acacie also include an ancient road, two massive basins, and a wealth of grave ...

Valentino, Italy's haute couture "emperor", was laid to rest in Rome on Friday, with the distinctive red he championed in his ...

A star-studded affair, Valentino's funeral brought together famed actresses like Anne Hathaway and Elizabeth Hurley.

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ROME (AP) — One of the best-preserved ancient Roman homes on the Palatine Hill is opening to the public for the first time, albeit via a livestreamed tour of its hard-to-reach underground frescoes and ...

Throughout history, there have been many incredible civilizations that have shaped the way we live today. One was Ancient Rome, a once majestic and thriving city whose strong foundations live on to ...

If you were to visit a bookshop in the ancient world, what would it be like? You don't just have to imagine it. The ancient Roman writer Aulus Gellius, who lived in the 2nd century CE, gives us a ...

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One of the world's most popular tourist destinations is now offering visitors — and commuters — a new way to experience its ancient history. Rome opened two new subway stations, including one located ...