Unlock the secrets behind the deadliest swords in history, masterpieces that changed the course of warfare and redefined craftsmanship. Each legendary blade, from the razor-sharp precision of the ...

It’s the year 80 CE, and the Colosseum is packed with over 50,000 roaring spectators. The games are about to begin. But you ...

It has been said that Rome is like lasagna. This means that it has many layers waiting to be discovered.This is certainly true for many of the ...

Zendaya recently leaned into method dressing for her new movie The Odyssey in nostalgic knee-high gladiator sandals. I found ...

Roman history began in 753 B.C.E., when Romulus killed his twin brother and founded the city that would eventually rule the Mediterranean. That power would be built on slavery. No modern depiction of ...

Claiming some of Europe's best-preserved Roman monuments, it’s easy to see why the lively city of Nîmes is also known as ‘the French Rome’. And with an enchanting old town and excellent restaurants ...

From 500 BCE on, the Roman Empire extended its territory across parts of Europe and North Africa until its frontier totaled some 7,500 kilometres by the 2nd century. The Romanian segment, the Dacian ...

Why was the first century so turbulent? The first answer is simple: hereditary rule. For most of this period, emperors were not chosen on the basis of their ability or honesty, but simply because they ...

The Eastern and Western Roman Empires had a layered history, experienced a major division, and left lasting cultural and religious effects. Credit: GreekReporter Archive The vast Roman Empire did not ...

What was life like in ancient Rome? Find out how Rome began, learn about different Roman emperors and discover what people in Rome did for fun. What was life like in the Roman army? Learn about Roman ...

Belisarius: The brilliant Byzantine general who expanded the empire only to face a tragic and unjust downfall. Credit: Greek Reporter archive When historians speak of military genius, they usually ...