The largest collection of Roman coins found in Spain is now on exhibit. The museum display features 50,000 ancient coins from ...

Eight XXL leather shoes have been recovered from Magna, a Roman-era fort along Hadrian's Wall. Archaeologists excavating a ...

We can probably safely assume Rome, in many areas, was likely pretty dirty and rank-smelling. That said, there’s evidence of ...

Roman salting plants processed fish so thoroughly that researchers struggle to identify the species once used in ancient ...

The ancient Greek physician and botanist Dioscorides is considered by many to be the father of pharmacology for authoring De ...

Ancient Rome, Culture, Middle Ages When the Codex Overtook the Scroll as the Format for Books by Guillermo Carvajal June 16, 2023 Modern books in codex format / photo pixabay.com ...

Bones found at the site of an ancient fish-processing plant were used to genetically identify the species that went into a ...

The film "Bookkeeping: Occupations and Opportunities" explores the historical development of recordkeeping from ancient civilizations to modern times. It highlights the evolution of bookkeeping ...

The Grolier Codex, the oldest known book created in the Americas, is a genuine record of astronomy and calendar-keeping in late Maya civilization.

Birds were prominent figures in ancient Rome. Certain owls and eagles were considered powerful divinatory omens, while smaller avian species like thrushes were popular as both pets and meals.

Archaeologists say the remnants of an ancient Roman basilica unearthed in the heart of London are "one of the most significant discoveries" in years.