A recent archaeological excavation in Switzerland took a somber turn when historians discovered a collection of infant ...

DNA reveals that the people of Carthage, a powerful independent colony founded by the Phoenicians, had little genetic ...

An earthquake in Croatia led to the discovery of an ancient Roman theater in Sisak, according to officials. The theater's ...

“The history of mankind is carried on the back of a horse” is a saying that holds true for the Roman Empire, which expanded through the strength of its army, including its cavalry. An archaeological ...

Lead Pollution Likely Caused Widespread IQ Declines in Ancient Rome, New Study Finds Jan. 6, 2025 — Lead exposure is responsible for a range of human health impacts, with even relatively low ...