The start of imperial Rome is officially dated to 27 BCE, when Gaius Octavius Caesar was awarded the name Augustus, signaling ...

DNA reveals that the people of Carthage, a powerful independent colony founded by the Phoenicians, had little genetic ...

Napoleon proved to be a capable military commander from a young age. From his actions during the Siege of Toulon to his ...

Our tour begins at the Theater of Marcellus, originally conceived by Julius Caesar as a statement of prestige in his war of status with Pompey, but built by his nephew Augustus after his death. As one ...

New research on a skeleton of a gladiator that was found in York in 2004 shows the distinctive markings of lion's teeth.