Archaeologists in northern Britain discovered 13-inch shoes at the ancient Roman Magna Fort, raising questions about the towering soldiers who defended the empire.

Rocks on Iceland beaches confirm the Late Antique Little Ice Age, caused by volcanic eruptions, precipitated the fall of the Roman Empire.

Life’s a lot better when you stay curious and open-minded about the world. That’s easier said than done, however. Adult ...

The hit historical drama has shot to the top of the streaming charts over a decade after airing its final episode.

1783: Spain regains control of Florida after the British surrender at Yorktown, which effectively grants the United States of ...

Sarah Bond is a professor of classics at the University of Iowa and the author of Strike: Labor, Unions, and Resistance in ...

By Peter Edwell for The ConversationStanding in the vast ruins of the Baths of Caracalla in Rome, hundreds of gulls circle above. Their haunting cries echo voices from 1,800 years ago.

In short: Sue Roman has spent her life fighting for Aboriginal justice and was one of the driving forces behind hearings into abuse at Darwin's Retta Dixon Home. At just 12 years old, she was the ...

Reparations for empire: What the new pope owes to Africa Pope Francis offered respect. His successor must offer justice for slavery, colonisation, and enduring white supremacy.

The empire had sophisticated systems for tracking slave ownership and collecting various taxes, which amounted to 4 percent on slave sales and 5 percent on manumissions.

A newly analyzed papyrus has revealed a remarkable case of forgery and financial fraud in the Roman Empire, offering scholars an unprecedented glimpse into the legal and administrative machinery ...