If you come from Rome or nearby, you know it has never been shaped by ease and comfort. It has been shaped by long winters that demand preparation, by work ...

Braces feel like a modern rite of passage, a high school accessory that arrived alongside smartphones and social media. In reality, people have been trying to straighten teeth for thousands of years, ...

New archaeological evidence is helping rewrite old myths about disabled people in the ancient world. Early Roman Empire depiction of a Freedman and Freedwoman, 30-15 BCE. British Museum, London, UK.

Evidence suggests that January 1 was not officially adopted as the start of the Roman year until 153 BCE. In 46 BCE, Julius ...

Painting of King Perseus of Macedon in front of Aemilius Paulus after the Battle of Pydna between Macedon and Rome. Credit: Jean-François Pierre Peyron / Public domain / Wikimedia Commons The Battle ...

In case you've faced some hurdles solving the clue, Abbr. before a summary, we've got the answer for you. Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, and ...

At first glance, it seems like a question with an obvious answer. Surely the Romans, famed for the complexity of their social culture, engineering prowess, elaborate fashions and careful etiquette, ...