The hidden meaning behind Rome's famous arch monuments
Public ceremonies, lavish processions, and temporary wooden arches were commonplace after victory in Ancient Rome. But during ...
A Staggering Excavation Has Rewritten the Fall of the Roman Empire
The discovery changes the whole timeline of the collapse. A 13-year archeological excavation has shown that what was once ...
Greek Reporter1d
From the Roman Empire to the Roman Catholic Church
When the Roman Empire began collapsing, Christianity prevailed and the Roman Catholic Church kept its territories together.
‘Rare’ ancient Roman item found buried under 1,800-year-old fence in Scotland. See it
Sifting through the dark brown soil of southwestern Scotland, archaeologists unearthed a “rare” and “visually striking” Roman ...
Greek Reporter3d
How Did Etruscan Civilization Influence the Roman Empire?
Etruscan civilization predated the Roman Empire by hundreds of years, and as such, the Romans were influenced by many ...
Smithsonian Magazine27d
Archaeologists Discover a Stash of 1,500-Year-Old Weapons—Including the Only Known Roman Helmet Ever Found in Denmark
The cache included swords, spears, lances and chainmail. Researchers think these items may have been buried as part of a ...
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Archaeologists Unearthed Five Lost Statues From Remains of the Roman Empire’s Sculpture Capital
Excavations across the ancient city of Perga revealed five new statue finds from as far back as the second century A.D. The ...
The Best Roman Ruins Aren’t in Rome: 10 Crowd-Free Alternatives Outside of Italy
Italy isn’t the only place with awe-inspiring ruins from the Roman Empire. Avoid the crowds and see the broader picture of ...
PBS22d
Roman Gods and Religion in the Empire
Explore the complex religious life of ancient Rome ... which also figures heavily in Roman religion for the subjects of empire. Local deities specific to a town, modest shrines, colossal temples ...