Explore the fascinating narrative of forgery and tax evasion in ancient Rome through the discovery of a remarkable Greek papyrus.

Ancient Greece produced the earliest records of democracy, western philosophy — and, it turns out, lead pollution. Researchers studying sediment cores recovered from mainland ...

Starting out as a Roman statesman and military leader, Augustus used his cunning and political leverage to become the first … Continue reading "19 Things You Need To Know About Augustus, The Founder O ...

A rediscovered Greek papyrus details a Roman court case in Iudaea involving tax fraud, forgery, and possible rebellion on the eve of the Bar Kokhba revolt. It provides new insights into Roman legal ...

Ditch the spotlight-stealing capitals, embrace the charm of lesser-known destinations, and make this the year of the Second ...

Archaeologists in Switzerland just unearthed a Roman amphitheater dating to the fourth century A.D. — making it the youngest ...

"This is the best-documented Roman court case from Iudaea apart from the trial of Jesus," said one researcher.

A metal detectorist in Germany has discovered a 1,600-year-old miniature gold lock that's one of a kind. An analysis of the ...

A newly translated papyrus found in Israel provides information about criminal cases and slave ownership in the Roman Empire.

Firecrackers popped, incense was offered at temples and dancers and drummers paraded Wednesday in Asia and farther afield as ...

Irene of Athens was the first Greek-Roman empress to wield power as a sole ruler of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire.