the book examines the evolution of our cosmic understanding—from early civilizations to the present day Alexa Robles-Gil The votive plaque was found amid the ruins of an ancient Roman fortress.

A cross inlaid in the floor of a library marks the spot where Indiana Jones has to dig to access the ancient catacombs of ... To find catacombs, go to Rome, home of some of the oldest and longest ...

Ancient Rome was a man’s world. In politics, society and the family, men held both the power and the purse-strings – they even decided whether a baby would live or die. Families were dominated ...

An international team of archaeologists face the fascinating challenge of bringing to light the lost secrets of the Roman Empire. To understand who the gladiators were and to discover the secret ...

Around 2,500 years ago, the city of Rome was at the centre of a huge empire that stretched from Scotland to Syria. The Roman Empire was based upon enslaved people and citizens. Enslaved people ...

At what time is Sunrise in Rome, Latium today? When is next Sunset in Rome, Latium? Given below is the time remaining for the next sunrise or sunset in Rome, Latium Next Sunrise in Rome, Latium is at ...

Ancient masters of engineering, aqueduct builders created a vast network of pipes, channels, and bridges to bring water to Rome, creating in the process an enduring symbol of Roman civilization ...

One glance at a blood orange and it's clear just how unique this beautifully-colored and epically-named this fruit is. There ...

We asked Aicher, author of "Guide to the Aqueducts of Ancient Rome," about the Romans' sophisticated water distribution system, including its elegant aqueducts. Here's what he told us: NOVA ...

Around 2,500 years ago, the city of Rome was at the centre of a huge empire that stretched from Scotland to Syria. The Roman Empire was based upon enslaved people and citizens. Enslaved people ...