(The Conversation) — There may have been fear of gender-diverse people in the ancient world, but they played a crucial role. In Rome, they were viewed as vital to the city’s safety. (The ...

But, in reality, ancient Greeks and Romans embraced bold colors, which archaeologists call “polychromy.” Brightly hued paints ...

Unused paints are generally rare finds for archaeologists — but not at Pompeii. Take a look at “almost the entire palette of ...

Ancient Greek and Roman statues didn't originally look like they do now in museums. A new study says they didn't smell the ...

Honestly, the ancient Roman Baths in England fascinated me! I came home and did even more research that I hope you find ...

Digging into the lawn of a historic mansion in the capital city of Slovakia, archaeologists and their team of university ...

Most scientists claim that Romans adopted their gods directly from the Greeks. The reality, however, is more complicated.

For centuries, the stark white marble statues of ancient Greece and Rome have stood as timeless symbols of classical beauty.

bearing IOU notes and gossip in stunningly well-preserved wax Eli Wizevich A journey into the vast subterranean grounds preserved under Rome—from ancient aqueducts and apartment buildings to ...

But what materials did ancient Roman artists use to create these masterpieces ... new paint colors served as the first step for ancient people “to convey artistic expression or, more simply ...