Archaeologists in Italy have made a stunning discovery that adds to our understanding of ancient Roman life. Subscribe to our ...

A vast Roman villa discovered three feet below a park in Port Talbot, south Wales, has potential to be the town's very own ...

The find has already earned a punchy nickname: “Port Talbot’s Pompeii.” While no one is claiming volcanic ash here, the idea is that centuries of relatively undisturbed ground may have kept walls, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." History buffs have no doubt heard of the ancient bathhouses in Rome (called Thermae, for those of us who ...

Scientists excavating the ruins of Pompeii have discovered a construction site left frozen in time by the eruption of Italy's Mount Vesuvius volcano in 79 AD, clarifying the ingredients and methods ...

(CNN) — Along with its many other innovations, the Roman Empire revolutionized architecture with never-before-seen features, such as large-scale arches and dome roofs. And many of these structures ...

Once again, it has been great year for archeology and historical research. Groundbreaking discoveries were made all over the globe, from Egypt’s Valley of the Kings and the ruins of Pompeii to the ...