An excavation at the Tell Abu Sefeh site in Egypt revealed sophisticated military fortifications from the Ptolemaic and Roman ...

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

“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 ...

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

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 ...

Political instability undermined several ancient civilizations, including the Roman Empire, which faced governance challenges ...