What did ancient Greeks wear in the winter? A natural question as all statues of Greeks in antiquity depict them dressed in ...

A catchy song for KS2 pupils consolidating key history information about the Roman army. BBC Bitesize for Teachers.

Depictions of the eccentricities of Roman leaders were (and remain) interesting. But such leaders were often also dangerous, ...

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Analysis of latrine sediments at the Roman fort of Vindolanda has revealed that at least three parasites were widespread among Roman soldiers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn ...

Despite their reputation for advanced sanitation, ancient Romans at a major fort in northern England were probably suffering from a range of digestive ailments caused by parasites. The fort of ...

How much interaction did the Romans have with Ancient India? A new article in the Journal of Roman Archaeology investigates the discovery of several burials for pet monkeys at the Red Sea port of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A 2,000-year-old tomb discovered in Heerlen, Netherlands, contained the remains of a Roman soldier. The site was first believed to ...

A 2,000-year-old tomb discovered in Heerlen, Netherlands, contained the remains of a Roman soldier. The site was first believed to be a cellar, but was determined to be a tomb after the discovery of ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: A seven-skeleton mass grave tucked inside a well in Croatia offered scholars a chance to analyze the puzzling set remains. A team discovered that all ...

A newly created high-resolution map of the roads that threaded across the Roman Empire charts the ancient network from Great Britain to North Africa and has added more than 60,000 miles of roads that ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Among its many feats, Rome featured one of history’s most ...