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

An archaic antefix, the upright termination of roof drain lines, shaped as the head of a silenus, the mythological companion and tutor to the Greek wine god Dionysus, is on display in the Roman ...

Photos show some of the Roman ruins unearthed during the excavation. Archaeologists also identified traces of a Roman religious site. The university did not say how old the Roman ruins were.

A 55-inch wide sarcophagus and what appears to be an altar are seen in an underground chamber at the ancient Roman Forum. AP Photo / Andrew Medichini. Rome wasn’t built in a day.

The forum was the "heart" of ancient Roman cities, serving as a hub for commercial, political, religious and social activities. ... MICROGEN IMAGES/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY.

U.S. News Insider Tip: A normal ticket includes the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (valid for 24 hours) and you can visit all three in one day. It doesn't include a visit to the ...

The head of Dionysus was found near the Roman Forum. Photos: Archeological Park of the Colosseum. Archeologists in Rome have uncovered a large marble head from Rome’s imperial age that is believed to ...

A large Roman forum has been unearthed in Spain, archaeologists said. It is the oldest known plaza on the Iberian Peninsula. Photo from the University of Zaragoza The ruins of an enormous Roman ...

The forum was the "heart" of ancient Roman cities, serving as a hub for commercial, political, religious and social activities. Newsweek Story by Aristos Georgiou ...