Roman salting plants processed fish so thoroughly that researchers struggle to identify the species once used in ancient ...

Archaeologists excavating a Roman-era fort in northern England have unearthed several enormous ancient leather soles that ...

DNA from a Roman salting site in Spain reveals sardines were the key fish used in garum, the famous sauce rooted in Greek and ...

Mangled bones found at a one-time manufacturing facility pinpoint species used to make a quintessential condiment.

Bones found at the site of an ancient fish-processing plant were used to genetically identify the species that went into a ...

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

A luxurious fiber once reserved exclusively for emperors in ancient times has been brought back to life by Korean researchers ...

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

Belgian archaeologists recently discovered the well-preserved remains of a dog from Roman times. The dog's skeleton was located under a stone floor in the village of Velzeke.

Archaeologists in Italy have recently discovered ancient Roman tombs while excavating a necropolis, including one with a gladiator's epitaph. Coins, lamps and vases were also found.

Ancient Rome is often seen as synonymous with culinary excess. Images of exotic – even orgiastic – feasts perpetuate its reputation for strangeness and decadence. It may come as no surprise ...