roman mysteries

The ancient Romans were famous for some form of gory and macabre entertainment. In particular, the competitions of gladiators attracted thousands of followers. Even some people

While today we view urine as a type of waste, in ancient times it was considered a valuable commodity.

The stone sarcophagus contains the intact remains of a bodyguard who once protected the Roman emperor Diocletian and many burial items.

Scientists used virtual reality to recreate Pompeii's most beautiful mansion before it was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius 1,900 years ago.

The 1,700-year-old 5.6-gram gold coin features the emperor Volusianus and Libertas on both sides.

Archaeologists have discovered exceptionally well-preserved remains of an Iron Age village.

With a total of 209 coins found by the badger, this is determined to be the largest collection of ancient coins ever discovered in northern Spain.

The Good Shepherd Ring is one of the oldest Christian symbols, found by Israel in a Roman shipwreck along with coins and other artifacts.