Exposure to lead from mining probably lowered I.Q. levels in the empire, research has found. It might be the world’s first ...

However, in ancient Rome, the harmful effects of lead were not well known, so syrup containing lead acetate (II) was used to sweeten wine and preserve fruit, and lead was also used in water pipes.

All roads really do lead to Rome. So many cultures, countries and customs stem from the influential history of this city. And ...

Archaeologists working at the Domus Aurea, Emperor Nero’s grand palace in ancient Rome, have uncovered a rare and remarkable ...

The colorful material weighed over 5 pounds and was likely made to decorate an emperor’s palace, Italian officials said.

With Donald Trump’s inauguration as president on Monday, we contemplate the impact his administration could have on our democracy. Historians Ruth Ben-Ghiat and Timothy Snyder have drawn from ...

As Eisenhower once said of how conflicts end, 'sometimes it just gets down to the dirty job of killing until one side or the ...

Kenny Wallace's 'unbelievable' experience in Rome left fans amazed as he shared his awe of Saint Peter's Square and Italy's ...

When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” “All roads lead to Rome.” “Rome was not built in a day.” Caesar Augustus boasted, “I found Rome a city of brick and ...