Archaeologists in Turkey say they have uncovered evidence that the Romans used human feces in medical treatments, according to new research.

A new study shows that organic residues from a Roman-era glass medicinal vial came from human feces.

The expansion of one of the Mediterranean’s strongest powers wasn’t only driven by conquest, but also infrastructure. By borrowing techniques from the Greeks and the Etruscans, Romans engineered ...

The Romans are often accused of simply copying Greek inventions, but this is far from the truth. In this video, we explore how the Romans took Greek ideas and turned them into something even greater.

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“Rome was evil — and deserved to fall.” That’s a claim made all too often in modern takes on empire. But this video unpacks why blaming entire civilizations for the acts of their rulers is a slippery ...

The helmet has been a powerful symbol of Roman Britain since it was discovered over 200 years ago.

Excavation in a gravel quarry in central Switzerland revealed a 2,000-year-old Roman stone wall. The Roman site in the pre-alpine area could have been a villa or temple. Along with the walled ...

A 13-year archeological excavation has shown that what was once believed a backwater town for the Roman Empire lasted far longer than originally believed. Interamna Lirenas was a thriving town well ...

How far back does the rich history of Italian olives and oil stretch? My new research, synthesising and reevaluating existing archaeological evidence, suggests olive trees have been exploited for more ...

Physicians of the Roman empire had a knack for making remedies from an assortment of components from various animals, ...

Join in with either the vocal or backing track version of this catchy song which consolidates key learning about the Roman army, including its weapons, organisation and tactics. Now we’ve invaded ...