Rome Didn’t Fall When You Think It Did. Here’s Why That Fabricated History Still Matters Today

The Senate continued to meet in Rome just as it had for nearly a millennium. Latin remained the language of administration.

Why February has 28 days: The weird Roman history behind our shortest month

Ever wondered why February is the shortest month? Ancient Roman superstitions and Julius Caesar had a lot to do with shaping our modern calendar.

Zenobia, the Rebel Queen Who Took On Rome

This ancient queen of Palmyra conquered Egypt, captured Roman provinces, and nearly transformed her realm into an empire ...
HistoryExtra

Have archaeologists just found proof of ancient Carthage's legendary anti-Roman war weapon?

During the Second Punic War, the famous Carthaginian general Hannibal led his forces to numerous victories. But did he really take war elephants across the Alps?
Smithsonian Magazine

Rome’s Talking Statues Have Served as Sites of Dissent for Centuries

Beginning in the Renaissance, locals affixed verses protesting various societal ills to six sculptures scattered across the Italian city Elizabeth Djinis - History Correspondent A grand tour of Rome’s ...

The travertine quarries that built ancient Rome are carving rock for a new generation of temples

Long ago, when Romans wanted to build a new temple, they would head to the nearby quarries of Tivoli, chisel out blocks of ...
Ancient Origins

Rare Roman “Lead Pigs” Declared Treasure in Wales

Two hefty Roman lead ingots (nicknamed “lead pigs”) have been declared treasure after being unearthed on grazing land in Ceredigion, west Wales. Dated to around AD 87 from their lettering, the pair ...