We can probably safely assume Rome, in many areas, was likely pretty dirty and rank-smelling. That said, there's evidence of ...

Typical Roman baths: An integral part of daily life in ancient Rome, the baths gave citizens of all classes the chance to mingle, gossip and relax. ... A symbol of Rome ...

Objects from ancient Rome, including statues, often come up during archaeological digs. Last year, construction workers found an "exceptionally preserved" ancient Roman marble statue in Bulgaria.

SPQR stands for Senatus Populusque Romanus, which translates to "The Senate and Roman People" or "The Senate and People of Rome." Initially, this acronym was meant to symbolize the ancient Roman ...

Ancient mathematical texts that played a key role in constructing the Roman empire will be transformed for the 21st century ...

Hagia Sophia was constructed as a powerful symbol of that political concept – and the more unified form of government it's builder, the late Roman (early Byzantine) emperor, Justinian, imposed.

Mangled bones found at a one-time manufacturing facility pinpoint species used to make a quintessential condiment.