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Ancient Rome

Welcome to Ancient Origins section on Ancient Rome, one of the most fascinating and influential civilizations in human history. From its legendary founding in 753 BC to its collapse in 476 AD, Rome left an indelible mark on Western culture, politics, law, and architecture, shaping our modern world in countless ways.

Whether you are a student, a history enthusiast, or simply curious about this ancient civilization, this section has hundreds of articles that will take you on a journey through the rise and fall of Rome, its legendary emperors, its iconic landmarks, and its enduring legacy.

Explore the stories of Rome's legendary figures, marvel at the grandeur of its monumental buildings, and learn about the customs, beliefs, and achievements of the Romans, who created one of the most enduring and influential civilizations of all time. Join us as we delve into the world of Ancient Rome, where the past meets the present and the legacy of Rome lives on.

History & Chronology of Ancient Rome

The Roman Kingdom

The Roman Republic

The Punic Wars

The Roman Empire

The Fall of Rome

Byzantium

Roman Figures

Roman Emperors

Other Roman Leaders

Roman Gods & Religion

Other Roman Figures

Roman Places

Roman Cities

Roman Temples & Monuments

Roman Baths & Villas

Roman Entertainment Venues

Roman Life

Roman Society & Culture

Roman Entertainment & Leisure

Roman Politics, Government & Law

Roman Art, Music, Literature

Roman Architecture & Engineering

Roman Colonization & Expansion

Roman Military & Warfare

Roman Economy & Trade

Roman Artifacts

Roman Technology

Roman Writings

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Monte Testaccio, Rome.
27 July, 2024 - 02:39 Robbie Mitchell

Monte Testaccio - Rome's Mountain of Ancient Garbage (Video)

Monte Testaccio , an ancient Roman garbage dump, stands as a reminder of the city’s consumption and trade practices. Located on the outskirts of Rome, this massive mound of broken pottery reaches the...
Right; Entrance to the chamber tomb discovered near Naples. Source: Left; Italian Ministry of Culture, Right; Soprintendenza Archeologia Belle Arti e Paesaggio per l’Area Metropolitana di Napoli
26 July, 2024 - 19:53 Sahir

2,000-Year-Old Tomb of Cerberus Sarcophagus Opened

Ongoing investigations into the contents of the Tomb of Cerberus, discovered in October 2023 in Giugliano, Naples, led to the decision to open one of the two sarcophagi found there. The stone box had...
Representation of how Rome influenced Video Game design
25 July, 2024 - 21:20 ancient origins

Unearthing Ancient Rome's Influence on Video Game Design and Architecture

The ancient city of Rome has left an indelible mark on history, its influence extending far beyond the realm of politics and culture. One of the most modern areas where this legacy can be seen is in...
The Roman sarcophagus found on a Varna beach, Bulgaria.
25 July, 2024 - 14:32 Gary Manners

Appearance of Sarcophagus on Beach Has Experts Pondering Its Origin

In a bizarre find, a vacationer came across a Roman sarcophagus on the northern Bulgarian Black Sea coast near Varna. The find was reported to the local authorities, leading to a swift response by...
The silver amulet found at Deultum, Debelt, Bulgaris, the oldest Christian relic of Bulgaria.
24 July, 2024 - 14:49 Nathan Falde

1,800-Year-Old Silver Amulet is Bulgaria’s Oldest Christian Relic

Excavations near the village of Debelt in southeastern Bulgaria produced an astonishing artifact that changes the understanding of the history of Christianity in the country. At the site of an...
The House of the Vestal Virgins, Rome. Source: Bradley Weber /CC BY 2.0
21 July, 2024 - 18:44 ancient origins

The Vestal Virgins Achieved Power Most Women Were Denied – But at Great Cost

Lily Moore/The Conversation You might have heard of a group of women in Ancient Rome known as the “Vestal Virgins”. These female virginal guardians of the sacred flame of Rome could be buried alive...
Semicircular tomb in Pompeii being excavated. Source: Pompeii Archaeological Site
19 July, 2024 - 20:41 Gary Manners

Roman Military Tomb Inscription Reveals Unknown Imperial Position

A recent discovery in Pompeii has provided fascinating insights into the history and network of power during the reign of Emperor Augustus. During routine construction work at the Archaeological Park...
Roman circus found in Iruña-Veleia, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. Source: Arkikus
19 July, 2024 - 14:39 Sahir

Roman Circus Discovered in Northern Spain Could Host 5000 People

A large Roman venue hosting horse-drawn chariot races in antiquity has been found in northern Spain at the Iruña-Veleia site. Situated 10 kilometers from Vitoria-Gasteiz, it was found to contain a...
The recently restored portion of the marble floor of the villa in the submerged park of Baia, Bacoli, Italy. Source: Edoardo Ruspantini/ Parco Archeologico Campi Flegrei
18 July, 2024 - 17:40 Gary Manners

Marvels Beneath the Waves: Restored Marble Floor of Sunken Roman Villa Revealed

The underwater world of ancient Rome continues to yield astonishing discoveries, the latest being a stunning marble floor of a sunken villa near Bacoli, Italy. This remarkable find is part of the...
AI image representing the destruction at Pompeii due to seismic activity. Source: Ruslan Batiuk/Adobe Stock
18 July, 2024 - 14:44 Nathan Falde

Syn-eruptive Seismic Destruction Increased Pompeii Death Toll

The eruption of the powerful volcano Vesuvius , which destroyed the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, remains one of history’s most well-known and well-remembered natural disasters. But what many don’t...
The 1800-year-old Athena ring found in Carmel, Israel Source: Emil Eljam/ Israel Antiquities Authority
17 July, 2024 - 20:08 Gary Manners

13-Year-Old Discovers 1,800-Year-Old Ring Featuring Goddess of War

13-year-old Yair Whitson from Haifa made a significant archaeological discovery during a recreational walk with his father. The boy somehow happened upon an approximately 1,800-year-old bronze ring...
The six Roman medical implements that have been 3D scanned. Source: University of Exeter
17 July, 2024 - 14:45 ancient origins

2,000 Year Window into the World of Roman Medical Techniques Opened

By Andrew Merrington, University of Exeter The intricate design and workmanship of a set of medical instruments used by Roman surgeons 2,000 years ago have been revealed thanks to state-of-the-art...
Archaeologists have uncovered remnants of an ancient Roman city beneath a 19th-century hospital in northwestern France. Source: Emmanuelle Collado/ INRAP
12 July, 2024 - 15:10 Gary Manners

Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Roman City in Rennes, France

In Rennes, northwestern France, archaeologists have uncovered remnants of a vibrant ancient Roman city beneath a 19th-century hospital. This significant discovery, initiated in 2022, is now revealing...
: Roman Colosseum. Source: FeaturedPics/CC BY-SA 4.0
11 July, 2024 - 20:52 Robbie Mitchell

Myths and Legends: The Colosseum After Rome's Fall (Video)

In the centuries following the fall of Rome , the Colosseum underwent significant transformations and became a site of legend and varied uses. By the 16th century, it was a dilapidated ruin, where...
Roman baths at Bath, England. Source: bnoragitt/Adobe Stock
9 July, 2024 - 20:12 Nathan Falde

New Study Shows Britain Enjoyed Explosive Economic Growth in Roman Era

A fascinating new study has produced ample evidence to show that after the Roman Empire conquered Britain in the year 43 AD, the occupied region experienced a period of sustained and intensive...
Top image: Statue of Hermes in situ at Heraclea Sintica. Source: Archaeologia Bulgarica
9 July, 2024 - 14:56 Gary Manners

Remarkable Discovery of Complete Hermes Statue in Heraclea Sintica

Archaeologists working in the ancient city of Heraclea Sintica have unearthed a marvelously preserved marble statue from the Grand Canal of the district. This find is a first in the region, where...
Aerial view of the Mithras temple at Diyarbakır's Zerzevan Castle.
8 July, 2024 - 21:08 Sahir

Secrets of 1,900-Year-Old Mithran Temple Unearthed in Southeast Turkey

Excavations at Zerzevan Castle in the Çınar district of Diyarbakır, southeastern Turkey, have unearthed an area where participants of secret rituals resided in a 1,900-year-old underground temple...
An aerial view of the 1,700-year-old Roman site.
7 July, 2024 - 21:24 pkoutoupis

Archaeologists discover Roman settlement on the Palomba-Catenanuova route

Archaeologists working with the civil engineering company, Italferr, have unearthed a Roman settlement and necropolis in Sicily during the construction of the new Palermo-Catania-Messina railway link...
Ruins of a Greek temple
6 July, 2024 - 23:59 Robbie Mitchell

What Caused the Fall of Ancient Greek Civilization?

Ancient Greece, renowned as the cradle of democracy and a hub for philosophy, literature, and science, experienced its peak between 500 and 300 BC. Despite its monumental contributions to...
Remains of garden structures found in Rome
5 July, 2024 - 21:10 Sahir

Garden From Emperor Caligula’s Reign Unearthed Near the Vatican

Archaeological excavations near the Vatican have unearthed the remains of an ancient garden that likely belonged to the Roman Emperor Caligula (reigned 37-41 AD). This discovery was made during the...
Wall purported to be used to contain Spartacus in Calabria, Italy Source: Archaeological Institute of America
1 July, 2024 - 21:50 Nathan Falde

Archaeologists Find Roman Wall Built to Trap the Legendary Spartacus

In a discovery sure to capture a good deal of public attention, a team of archaeologists have found the remains of a Roman wall built to trap the forces of Spartacus , the escaped former Roman...
A recreation of the original Roman sandal. Source: Courtesy of the Bavarian State Office for Monument Protection.
26 June, 2024 - 14:40 pkoutoupis

Archaeologists Discover a 2,000-year-old Roman Military Sandal with Nails for Traction

Archaeologists have unearthed the remains of a 2,000-year-old Roman sandal near an ancient military fort in Oberstimm, Bavaria in Germany. The discovery was made while conducting excavation work at a...
: Roman inflation played an important part in the fall of the Roman Empire. Source: photoguns / Adobe Stock
22 June, 2024 - 20:20 Robbie Mitchell

What Led to the Fall of Rome, History’s Mightiest Empire? (Video)

What Led to the Fall of Rome, History’s Mightiest Empire? (Video) The decline and fall of Rome was not a swift cataclysm but rather a gradual unraveling marked by numerous challenges. The symbolic...
The only known Lorica Squamata model legionary armor in the world, discovered at Satala Ancient City, Source: Turkish Ministry of Culture/via IHA
22 June, 2024 - 16:31 Gary Manners

One-of-a-Kind Roman Lorica Squamata Armor Restored

One-of-a-Kind Roman Lorica Squamata Armor Restored In an unprecedented conservation triumph, the only known example of Roman legionary Lorica Squamata armor, dated to be around 1500 years old, has...

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