Much like similar derogatory titles “siren” and “fury”, the term “harpy” is derived from a group of monstrous female figures ...

The recycled buildings of Rome, long dismissed by architects, are getting a reappraisal as a model for how to reduce waste ...

April is from the Latin word aperirer ... and 'August' from Augustus (Caesar). Ancient Rome has also influenced the legal system of many countries - including Britain - and many countries model ...

“The group also explored the National Roman Museum and the Baths of Diocletian, uncovering ancient ... think studying Latin ...

A Greek Orthodox monastery in Italy, founded more than one thousand years ago is thriving just south of Rome in the epicenter of Catholicism.

Spolia is Latin for spoils, familiar in English usage ... many of the spolia churches date from centuries after the heyday of Ancient Rome, when the city’s population was plummeting.

Roman historian Tacitus' ancient manuscripts called Annals have surfaced online. They discuss the persecution of Christians ...

The myth that the statues of ancient Greece and Rome were white was created over time and upheld in part to serve racist ideologies. But, in reality, ancient works of art were colorful and even ...

The museum is also hosting Easter activities for families to delve into ancient Rome. The "GLADI-EGG-TOR" trail challenges families to find hidden Roman and gladiator-themed eggs around the museum.