Marine archaeologists have uncovered a rare Roman-era helmet from the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea that was lost during an ancient naval battle in 241 BC. The military helmet, in an “extraordinary ...

A researcher may have identified a depiction of a female hunter—known as a venatrix—in an ancient Roman mosaic. According to ...

Historian Roel Konijnendijk reviews ancient warfare scenes and battle tactics in movies and TV shows. He looks at the naval battle and gladiator fights depicted in "Gladiator II," starring Paul Mescal ...

Ancient warfare historians review ancient warfare scenes and battle tactics in movies and TV shows. Ancient warfare expert Roel Konijnendijk rates battle tactics such as the naval battle and gladiator ...

POIANA, Romania (AP) — History buffs dressed as Roman soldiers and Dacian warriors clashed in front of a crowd in a reenactment of a struggle culminating in the Roman conquest of land in present-day ...

The Romans are famous for their battles in the Colosseum, but how accurate are the scenes portrayed there in the new movie "Gladiator II"? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

LONG before Pompeii’s residents were killed by molten rock blasting from Mount Vesuvius they faced another fast-moving threat ...

The 2,200-year-old artifact was used in a famous battle between Rome and Carthage as part of the Punic Wars. Reading time 2 minutes An Italian cultural heritage outfit has announced the recovery of a ...

Barbarian warriors in ancient Roman times may have used stimulants to aid their performance in battle, a study has proposed. The practice is suggested by small, spoon-like objects fitted to warriors' ...

Public ceremonies, lavish processions, and temporary wooden arches were commonplace after victory in Ancient Rome. But during the height of its power, the emperor decided to change that and leave a ...