Excavations on unpromising mounds in the Iraqi desert revealed Sumer’s earliest city. Surviving relics and a rebuilt temple have given experts more clues about the ancient metropolis of Eridu.

Stretching from the heart of Rome into the Italian countryside, the Appian Way is more than just a road—it’s a path through ...

Had enough of the crowds? Once you’ve seen Rome, consider a day trip to these lesser known but no less beautiful towns for ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: A normal ticket includes the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (valid for 24 hours) and you can visit all three in one day. It doesn't include a visit to the ...

In 286 AD, Ancient Rome was split into two parts: the Western Empire and the Eastern Empire. The Western Roman Empire had already fallen by the time this climatic shift began around 540 CE.

While the extent to which the climate contributed to events such as the fall of Rome remains debated, there is growing evidence that climate changes shaped the fate of many civilisations.

Analysts have expressed shock and worry, warning the move could lead to inflation and possibly even recession for the U.S. As someone who’s spent years researching the economy of Ancient Rome, it all ...

A digital map of ancient Greece and the known ancient world as traveled by ancient geographers has been created by researchers at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. The map lets users ...

In anticipation of the Jubilee and the expected increase in visitors – up to 35 million, a major rise from the 7-10 million who visit every year – Rome has had a facelift. Piazzas are spruced ...

They were masters of ancient Rome – powerful, ruthless military generals who had expanded the sphere of Roman influence, seizing power for themselves and seeking to add the vast Egyptian empire to ...

As the primary antibiotic used to treat gonorrhoea - an ancient STI referenced in the Bible ... using our interactive map. Typical symptoms of gonorrhoea, formerly known as “the clap”, include ...