PEOPLE of the last century had a very easy time with their Roman history, and any gentleman could pick up enough of it “in course of his morning’s reading” to answer the demands of a lifetime. Men ...

Did Christianity really cause the fall of the Roman Empire — or is that one of history’s biggest myths? This episode breaks down the debate popularized by Edward Gibbon and examines both sides of the ...

A remarkable late Roman burial uncovered in Colchester, England, is set to go on public display for the first time, offering a rare and vivid window into life and death in the ancient city.

In AD 79 Agricola, the Roman governor of Britannia, sent a fleet to survey Scotland's coast. As Agricola advanced, conquering southern Scotland by AD 83, the Caledonian tribes faced imminent invasion.

Email your shout-outs to live.lessons@bbc.co.uk to let us know your class is watching. Presented by archaeologist Raksha Dave and history enthusiast Ben Shires from Vindolanda in Northumberland. In ...

A new study has revealed that it was not plague that killed half of the world’s population and thus proved to be the downfall of the Roman Empire as we know from history. The study was published this ...

According to Roman scholar Marcus Terentius Varro, the city of Rome was founded in April 753BC. and was formed from settlements gathered around the River Tiber. The early inhabitants of Rome were a ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. If you’ve heard the phrase “this is my Roman Empire” swirling ...

The following list offers required readings and choices for the M.A. in Classical Antiquity, Special Field examination in Roman History. Students are expected to consult with the Chair of the ...