Pyrrhus (~319-272 BC): Famous Greek King Who Fought Rome
By the beginning of the 3rd century BC, Rome had become the dominant power in much of Italy. City after city had fallen under its influence, and the Roman Republic …
By the beginning of the 3rd century BC, Rome had become the dominant power in much of Italy. City after city had fallen under its influence, and the Roman Republic …
Imagine standing on a windswept ridge in northern England, looking across green valleys and rolling hills. A long stone wall follows the contours of the landscape, disappearing over the next …
For centuries, King Arthur has stood somewhere between history and legend. The stories describe a great warrior who defended Britain, defeated enemies, and became one of the most famous figures …
In 89 BC, a young man entered Rome in chains. He was a captive from Picenum, one of the Italian regions that had rebelled against Rome during the Social War. …
For more than 1,700 years, one of the most important gatherings in the history of the Roman world has had a missing address. In AD 325, bishops from across the …
Imagine a wedding day in ancient Rome. The house is busy from early morning. Relatives and friends have gathered, preparations are underway, and the bride is dressed in clothing that …
On 24 August AD 410, something happened that had seemed almost impossible for centuries. The gates of Rome opened to a Gothic army. For centuries, Rome had not been captured …
A 1,700-Year-Old Coin Reveals the Story of Roman Britain It was a small silver coin, lying quietly beneath the English countryside, and it had probably been there for more than …
When the Danube Falls: The Roman World Emerging From the River For ages, the Danube hid a Roman bridge. Then, in the summer of 2026, the river became so low …
The History of Preserving the Colosseum The Colosseum has survived earthquakes, fires, abandonment, stone robbers, medieval builders, pollution, and finally, millions of visitors. Luckily, it was built for large crowds. …
The Romans Built It. Then Centuries of People Destroyed It Piece by Piece There are few things more frustrating for an archaeologist than finding a hole where something important used …
When we imagine the Roman army in the military camp, we usually imagine order. Straight roads. Rectangular military camps. Soldiers marching in formation. Everything is measured, planned, and organized with …
At first glance, the Egyptian Pharaohs and the Roman Emperors have almost nothing in common, but there is a carved stone from ancient Egypt, weathered by time, etched with hieroglyphs, …
When History Rises from the Ground Most archaeological discoveries begin with careful planning. Surveys, maps, excavation grids, everything measured and controlled. But not this time. No no. Like this wanted …