In this first episode of our brand new limited-series on sex work through history, Kate is joined by Professor Anise Strong, who takes us back to meet some of the amazing sex workers from Ancient Rome ...

Photo / Palazzo Talìa Want to experience the magic of Ancient Rome without the queues or pricey tickets? Michelle Tchea ...

In Täby, Sweden, archaeologists unearthed a collection of Viking-era silver treasures, including arm rings, necklaces and coin pendants. The site, occupied for 500 years, also revealed structures from ...

As he publishes the second book in his acclaimed Nero trilogy, master historical novelist Conn Iggulden on why we are drawn ...

Long before modern plumbing, the Romans built a sanitation system so advanced, it arguably saved more lives than any gladiator or general. Their aqueducts, sewers, and public baths weren’t just ...

Female gladiators were a rarity in Ancient Rome, but the role they played was fascinating. Read on to find out more.

Julia Domna can stake a claim to being one of the most influential women of the Roman Empire. Aside from perhaps the ...

It was a memorable day that concluded the Giro d'Italia 2025, an edition characterized by the unmistakable 'Red Bull style', ...

Why should travelers stop by the Pantheon? The Pantheon is ancient Rome's best preserved monument. It was built as a temple to all the gods, but was converted into a Catholic church, which is why ...

While most Roman amphitheaters have long since succumbed to the ravages of time, several remain or have been refurbished to a ...

Pilgrims coming to Rome will have the opportunity to see the newly restored tomb of one of the first Catholic popes.

Greece dismissed Turkey's criticism over a map presented as a gift to Patriarch Bartholomew, saying the gift was "purely ...