Who were the Romans? Find out how Rome was ruled, what the Romans believed and what they did for fun in this BBC Bitesize year 5/6 primary history guide.

Public baths also often featured gymnasiums, libraries, restaurants and exercise yards. Archaeological evidence suggests even ...

A new exhibition is spotlighting the women who have long been sidelined in histories of the Roman Empire—from mothers and ...

Two dozen Caravaggio paintings from museums and private collectors across the world are on display in Rome's Palazzo ...

Step into the blood-soaked arenas of Ancient Rome and uncover the true story of its gladiators. This animated documentary reveals who they were, how they trained, what they ate, and why the Roman ...

At the Pollentia site, archaeologists also found the remains of pigs, sheep, goat, fish and shellfish – showing how varied ...

Surprisingly, "there are many other underground sites that are entirely accessible to travelers, if they know about them." I ...

The artifact, found off the coast of Italy, is believed to depict a larger-than-life male torso, archaeologists said.