Was Caligula misunderstood? New research shows the Roman emperor likely knew more about medicinal plants than historians once ...

A new study reveals Roman Emperor Caligula may have surprisingly possessed medical knowledge, including the use of ancient ...

Nine of the worst Roman emperors, known for madness, violence, corruption, and misrule, ultimately pushed the Roman Empire ...

By most historical accounts, the Roman Emperor Caligula was a nightmare–a sadistic, debaucherous, and unstable despot.

As the sun set on Tuesday night, Rome’s forum – built in the 7th-century BC – Foro Romano – came alive once again. Serving as ...

Julius has increased a bit from its 1994 low point. That’s probably because the similar Julian has boomed. Perhaps in another ...

Even as the Western Roman Empire crumbled, the city of Rome remained full of awe-inspiring wonders. This video explores what the Eternal City looked like in 500 AD.

The first mention of a pirate by name may be in a Greek book from 2,500 years ago. But sea-raiding has been around since the ...

Gladiator dropped in 2000 — that’s over two decades ago. Ridley Scott directed the film, and Russell Crowe went full beast ...

The wealthiest families of the Gilded Age lived in enormous mansions outfitted with gold, marble, and priceless art. Take a ...

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, is about to form a new third party after announcing his plan on the social media platform X, which he owns. It is registered with the Federal Election Commission ...

It’s the first time photographers from Down Under are showing at Les Rencontres d’Arles in the south of France, widely ...