A hoard of 13 silver coins found in a field was probably lost in the wake of the Roman invasion of Britain in AD43, according to a historian. The discovery was made by a metal detectorist in a field ...

Discover why Tiberius, reluctant and reserved, was nonetheless pushed into becoming the second emperor of Rome after Augustus’s death. This video explores the political maneuvering, dynastic pressure, ...

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From Alexander the Great to Cleopatra, the lost tombs of such historical figures continue to fascinate the public and ...

The Roman Republic lasted from 509 to 27BC and a series of unrest and civil wars in the 1st Century BC marked its transition to an empire. "The oldest coin in the hoard dates back to 152BC and has ...

No kings’ would effectively be the watchword through the Roman republic’s entire history. ‘Rex’ was a word the Romans hated.

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

Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick's son James Wilkie, 22, graduates from Brown University and shares a few rare photos on his Instagram.

A collection of ancient Roman coins amassed by a former Latin teacher from Connecticut was sold at auction for over $1 million this week. Carol Ross' interest in ancient Roman currency and history led ...

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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 ...

From Goldie to Sol, these summer-inspired baby names for boys and girls bring to mind warm days and endless sunshine.