When the empire left Britain ... and the figure holds a miniature Nike, a traditional Roman symbol of victory. For artifacts in the U.K. to be declared treasure, as this one was, they must ...

Known for her fearless resistance against the Roman Empire in 60-61 AD, Boudica’s legacy endures as a symbol of rebellion, courage, and justice. Her story is one of resilience in the face of ...

The discovery changes the whole timeline of the collapse. A 13-year archeological excavation has shown that what was once ...

Objects discovered during the excavation include oil lamps decorated with the menorah (seven-branched lampstand) and the ...

As the Empire expanded ... she was also a mother and a symbol of death and rebirth. She therefore combined the duties of several Roman goddesses, including Cybele, Aphrodite and Demeter.

it was nothing less than a symbol of Rome itself. To Romans, the baths proved that they were cleaner – and therefore better – than inhabitants of other countries. As the Roman Empire spread ...

More than 1,500 years after its collapse in A.D. 476, the Roman Empire has seen a resurgence in the unlikeliest of settings — social media. Online users, predominantly on the video-sharing app ...

Theatres were built throughout the Roman Empire. Their design was usually a ... acted as a status symbol. It was heavy and this made it hard for the wearer to move quickly. This meant it wasn ...

A 13-year archeological excavation has shown that what was once believed a backwater town for the Roman Empire lasted far ... “This theater was a major status symbol. It displayed the town ...