Although the Greeks and Romans linked environmental harm with climate change to a more limited extent than we do today, they ...

Archaeological evidence suggests the existence of "Gladiatrix," female gladiators who competed in ancient Rome.

Ghosts stories appear in several surviving texts from ancient Rome. What do they reveal about the people who told them?

Greek archaeologists recently uncovered a trove of ancient artifacts while exploring the lost city of Tenea, which legend suggests was built some 3,000 years ago by Trojan prisoners of war. More than ...

Archaeologists in France have uncovered a 1,700-year-old ancient Roman funerary area, including burials with libation conduits hilariously akin to today’s watering spikes.

Made from leavened batter or dough cooked between two patterned plates, waffles are thought to be one of the oldest desserts around. Often topped with honey, whipped cream, syrup or jam, they’re ideal ...