Archaeologists are now three years into a five-year dig at a Roman fort. Earlier this year the excavation made headlines when eight shoes which were at least 30cm (11.8in) long - the equivalent of a ...

In Ancient Greece and Rome, pets brought companionship, loyalty, status, and love—from Odysseus’ Argos to Augustus’ raven.

'What Was a Roman Emperor’s Daily Life Like?' Classicist and author Mary Beard sits down with Tristan Hughes in this filmed podcast for the The Ancients podcast to discuss the role of the Roman ...

Key Takeaways Gladiators only fought 2-3 times annually, spending most of their time training intensively in gladiator schools called ludus. Their diet was predominantly vegetarian, featuring ...