An actual historical figure who appears in "Gladiator" is Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, whose real-life reign had some major differences from the movie.

If you’ve ever set foot in a Greek and Roman art museum, you’ve probably seen the rows of tranquil-looking concrete busts. They do, however, have no pupils in the eyes, lack any sort of color, and in ...

When archaeologists first uncovered what appeared to be an ancient Roman home, they were unaware of the vast historical treasure that lay beneath. As they dug deeper, a sprawling complex with rich ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Archaeologists in Italy have made a stunning discovery that adds to our understanding of ancient Roman life. In the suburbs of the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Image Credit: Deposit Photos. The Roman Empire, a powerhouse of its time (47 BC to around 476 AD), didn't just leave its mark with ...

Hundreds of remnants of ancient Roman life — including colored dice, rain gutter decorations depicting mythological figures, and burial offerings 3,000 years old — have long been hidden from public ...

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This strange discovery is just one among a trove of new details on ancient Roman life and death found at the necropolis Vila de Madrid, which today lies in the heart of the city of Barcelona. In a new ...

Despite Rome’s glorious architecture, only the richest citizens enjoyed the good life – most lived in dangerous, cramped and smelly housing. Despite these differences, almost all citizens carefully ...

From dealing with nits to learning the three Rs, ancient Roman childhood bore some striking similarities to the modern ...