There are more than 50 theories for the function of this 12-sided, pentagonal-faced bronze object — but archaeologists have ...

Archaeologists in northern Britain discovered 13-inch shoes at the ancient Roman Magna Fort, raising questions about the ...

Archaeologists in Italy have recently discovered ancient Roman tombs while excavating a necropolis, including one with a gladiator's epitaph. Coins, lamps and vases were also found.

Swiss archaeologists recently announced the discovery of an Ancient Roman building after a pedestrian alerted authorities to peculiar stones near a highway construction site.

Eight XXL leather shoes have been recovered from Magna, a Roman-era fort along Hadrian's Wall. Archaeologists excavating a Roman -era fort in northern England have unearthed several enormous ancient ...

Archaeologists say the remnants of an ancient Roman basilica unearthed in the heart of London are "one of the most significant discoveries" in years.

Birds were prominent figures in ancient Rome. Certain owls and eagles were considered powerful divinatory omens, while smaller avian species like thrushes were popular as both pets and meals.

A collection of ancient Roman coins amassed by a former Latin teacher from Connecticut was sold at auction for over $1 million this week. Carol Ross' interest in ancient Roman currency and history ...

Ancient Roman concrete could self-heal thanks to “hot mixing” with quicklime Mysterious lime clasts, dismissed as defects, turn out to serve a useful purpose.

Remember that ancient Roman “dildo”? It might just be an old Roman drop spindle "It’s a bit understated as a dildo, and would make for a more satisfying spin than anything else." ...

Why Ancient Roman Concrete Is So Strong and Self-Healing : Short Wave The Roman Colosseum is a giant, oval amphitheater built almost two thousand years ago.

Archaeologists have uncovered a rare ancient Roman artifact that has revealed previously unknown places lost to time.