Ancient Roman gladiators were often pitted against animals in the arena—animals capable of killing a human being. Skeletal ...

Gladiator combat is a well-documented aspect of ancient Roman society, but the physical remains of fighters have remained ...

Among the items are sandals, pottery and Britain's largest collection of Roman writing tablets, bearing IOU notes and gossip in stunningly well-preserved wax ...

The graveyard of Liternum, near Naples, was in use between the first century B.C.E. and the third century C.E.

Archaeologists debated the age and purpose of the ruins for years — but not anymore. Take a look at their recent finds.

The artifacts mimicked a typical human grave ... Archaeologists finished excavations at the Stuttgart site but believe the ancient Roman horse cemetery is larger than currently known.