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A key figure in this controlled chaos was the Saturnalicius Princeps, or “Leader of Saturnalia.” This mock king was chosen by ...

Archaeologists working at the Ancient Bononia site in Vidin, Bulgaria have made a remarkable discovery that offers fresh insight into Roman marriage customs. A substantial gold ring weighing 23.63 ...

At first it looks like wallpaper. On second glance, you see the imprints of hands, stamped in red paint and climbing up the walls. This is the opening of a new exhibition on slavery in both Roman and ...

Located in western Tunisia, the plants operated between the third and sixth centuries and likely helped supply precious olive ...

A team of archaeologists working in Pompeii made a surprising find: an ancient Egyptian vase tucked away in what had been a fast-food kitchen in the city's Regio V district. A report in the New York ...

Elon Musk is putting money toward a digital renaissance of archaeology aimed at reimagining life in ancient Rome — with the potential to rewrite history books. The Tesla CEO recently donated $1 ...