Today in History for Oct. 13: In A.D. 54, Roman Emperor Claudius I died after being poisoned, apparently at the behest of his wife, Agrippina. In 1399, King Henry IV of England was crowned. He had ...

The ancient Athenian writer Isocrates (436–338 BC) once commented: "Many cities judge those who excel in the athletic ...

Legend has it that when the Statue of Zeus was completed, the king of the gods announced his approval via a lightning bolt.

Explores the history of the Roman Empire through the eyes of Empress Livia Drusilla, examining the reign of her husband Augustus, as well as the reigns of Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero. In ...

A cache of coins bearing the faces of the Roman emperors Constantius II and Constans I was discovered in underground tunnels ...

The confident and aggressive Romans brought savagery, great taste and efficiency to the Cotswolds, crowning Cirencester Britain’s second city ...

A few years ago in Gyeonggi Province, a man in his 30s killed his visually impaired father. After learning of the crime from ...

Archaeologists recently unearthed the remains of a massive Roman council hall in Turkey – and the site holds carvings linked to early Christian worship. The discovery, found in the ancient city of ...

Archaeologists recently unearthed the remains of a massive Roman council hall in Turkey – and the site holds carvings linked to early Christian worship. The discovery, found in the ancient city of ...

Forget raising a few eyebrows, these women raised the roof with their scandalous shenanigans! In an age when women were expected to be meek and obedient, these dames demanded more. They turned their ...

The 1,700-year-old brown bear skull showing impact fracture evidence, and excessive tooth wear. Credit: Marković et al/Antiquity Publications Ltd. When you think of gladiators, you probably picture ...