Researchers in London recently announced that a giant “archaeological puzzle” has been solved, revealing artwork that’s been ...

This week on MORNING EDITION, we're exploring the history behind our political debates. Yesterday, we heard changing explanations for a war. Today, we'll meet a novelist whose research on ancient ...

Harris sees parallels between the time of Rome's transition from republican to imperial rule and the challenges the U.S. faces now. Search Query Show Search News ...

Ancient Rome refers to a city that became the center of an empire that flourished for roughly 600 years. During that time, the empire would grow to stretch from northern England to the Middle East ...

A marble map of ancient Rome, that hasn't been put on public view for almost 100 years, is getting its very own museum within sight of the Colosseum.

Ancient Rome Has an Urgent Warning for Us The era of the Antonine Plague offers a reminder of what a powerful force nature has been throughout human history. Feb. 15, 2021 ...

The ancient Romans, Beard shows, are relevant to people many centuries later who struggle with questions of power, citizenship, empire, and identity. SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome By Mary Beard ...