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Stunningly preserved Roman-era mosaic in UK depicts Trojan War stories — but not the ones told by Homer
A newfound mosaic draws inspiration from "Phrygians," a play by the Athenian playwright Aeschylus that survives only in bits and pieces.
1,800-year-old 'piggy banks' full of Roman-era coins unearthed in French village
An excavation in a small French village reveals three jars with thousands of Roman coins.
What if Antony and Cleopatra had defeated Octavian?
How would history have unfolded if Antony and Cleopatra had defeated Octavian? Would they have ruled the Roman Empire?
Roman sun hat: A 'very rare' 1,600-year-old brimmed cap that may have protected a Roman soldier from Egyptian sandstorms
A rare example of a sun hat from late Roman Egypt that was stitched together from fabrics in five colors.
2,000-year-old gold ring holds clue about lavish cremation burial unearthed in France
A lavish cremation tomb found in France may point to funeral rites for an adolescent boy.
Archaeologists discover decapitated head the Romans used as a warning to the Celts
A lone skull discovered near the walls of an ancient fort highlights the Romans' brutal treatment of their conquered foes.
Were there female gladiators in ancient Rome?
Rome is famous for its gladiators, but were any of these fighters women?
Archaeologists find 'unique' blood-red gemstone at Roman fort beyond Hadrian's Wall
Archaeologists discovered the engraved gemstone at Bremenium, a fort north of Hadrian's Wall.
