Roman medicine used human fecal matter mixed with thyme and olive oil in treatments, according to a surprising archaeological discovery from Pergamon, Turkey.

The vial, also known as an unguentarium, is commonly believed to have held perfumes or cosmetic oils.

Italian archaeologists recently unearthed ancient Roman tombs during the excavation of a necropolis – including one bearing the epitaph of a gladiator. The discovery was announced by the Archaeology, ...

Two Mithraic Roman altars are to be displayed as a part of an upcoming exhibition after being acquired for the nation.

The game the AI reconstructed — now dubbed Ludus Coriovalli (Game of Coriovallum) — is an asymmetric battle of attrition. It ...

Two remarkable Roman altars, unearthed in Scotland, are set to go on public display for the first time, offering a tantalizing glimpse into the religious lives of Roman soldiers on the Empire's ...

The finding represents the first elephant skeletal remains found to possibly confirm Hannibal’s historical march from ...

Elon Musk is putting money toward a digital renaissance of archaeology aimed at reimagining life in ancient Rome — with the potential to rewrite history books. The Tesla CEO recently donated $1 ...

An elephant bone discovered in Spain may date to the time of Hannibal's battles against the Romans. A 2,200-year-old bone ...