Archaeological findings in a Mallorca cesspit recently showed that thrushes were common fast food in Ancient Rome, alongside pigs, sheep and fish, revealing the varied diet of ordinary Romans.

The largest collection of Roman coins found in Spain is now on exhibit. The museum display features 50,000 ancient coins from the third and fourth centuries A.D.

While modern soldiers may not adopt the testudo formation as the legions of old did, many Roman innovations did lead to developments in warfare.

Fighting for voter access is an inevitable part of any democracy, from ancient Rome to the US today. Roman legislators were able to thwart elite political sway by introducing written ballots.

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A new exhibition in London (open until February 2026) called Thirst: In search of freshwater highlights how civilizations ...

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The discovery highlights how wine was used as a form of power for the privileged in one of the ancient world’s bloodiest empires.

World An ancient Roman basilica has been discovered below London's financial district February 18, 20255:01 AM ET By Willem Marx ...

Bishop John Dolan of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix talks about the election of Pope Leo XIV.