Roman author Pliny the Elder wrote that ‘There are two liquids that are especially agreeable to the human body: wine inside ...

The intaglio was likely set in a signet ring and used to stamp correspondence at Bremenium, a military outpost located ...

Other Roman emperors met far more bloody ends than the cheese-loving Antoninus. Nero committed suicide; Galba was murdered by ...

Pity the Romans. Their sculpture is often compared unfavorably to that of the Greeks. While the work of their Attic cousins is celebrated for being high-minded and idealistic—all those ripped bodies, ...

A paper by Dr. Kathryn Caliva Smart, assistant professor of History, has been included in a volume of essays on ancient myths ...

Well, the Romans recognized its practical value for other purposes. Urine was indeed a valuable commodity in ancient Rome, ...

Life in the Roman army was brutal, even when not actively fighting bloodthirsty Carthaginians or rebellious gladiators. Military discipline was strict and punishments were often harsh. Mass stabbing ...

Nicolas Kristof has been a longtime critic of Israel. Most recently, he has aggressively promoted notions that Israeli policies created Sudan-like hunger problems in Gaza, and that there has been ...

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood neurodevelopmental disorders, which includes inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. However, common ...

Breast cancer is one of the most talked-about diseases in the world, yet it remains widely misunderstood, especially in Nigeria. Conversations about it are often filled with half-truths, fear, and ...

Ancient Rome was a man’s world. In politics, society and the family, men held both the power and the purse-strings – they even decided whether a baby would live or die. Families were dominated by men.

To understand the term "historical epic," one must first understand the definitions of the words as they pertain to the world of film. "Historical" obviously means the movie takes place during some ...