Researchers from the University of Tokyo have unearthed what may be an ancient villa they believe belonged to the first Roman ...

The Roman empire began in 27 B.C.E. when Augustus Caesar declared himself as the first Roman emperor. The official date of ...

The history of Rome is one of the most fascinating stories of power, innovation, and transformation. From its humble ...

Ottoman imperium eventually ended in ignominy, with defeat in World War I and the Armenian Genocide – an appalling ...

Explore daily insights on the USA TODAY crossword puzzle by . Uncover expert takes and answers in our crossword blog.

The towering Greek philosopher and poet Homer described olive oil as “liquid gold” and the Greek tragedian extraordinaire Sophocles called olives “our sweet silvered wet nurse”. Olive oil is the oil ...

Brunello Cucinelli has sought to lead his luxury empire—and the town that became its heart—with benevolence. And with the industry bracing for tariffs and trade wars, protecting his self-made Umbrian ...

This summer’s mix includes an epic family saga, a sci-fi trilogy, a Delaware River journey, a history of military hubris, two ...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to Kaduna last week was more than a routine political engagement; it was a masterclass in ...

This scenic route dates back to Roman times, and to writer Rachael Martin was the inspiration for building a new life in ...

Faced with growing inequality and social strain, the plebeian council increasingly directed its energy toward social relief for ordinary citizens. Though no longer revolutionary, its institutional ...

Bones found at the site of an ancient fish-processing plant were used to genetically identify the species that went into a ...