The colorful material weighed over 5 pounds and was likely made to decorate an emperor’s palace, Italian officials said.

The ancient Rome that remains today is one of fabulous ... Wealthier Romans – including those who lived in the countryside – lived in a domus. This was a house built around an unroofed ...

In the northern French city of Reims, the construction of a new house has brought an ancient home to the surface. Archaeologists discovered a domus ... in the classic Roman urban planning style ...

Archaeologists in Italy have recently discovered ancient Roman tombs while excavating a necropolis, including one with a gladiator's epitaph. Coins, lamps and vases were also found.

The Archaeological Park of Herculaneum is regularly open during the long weekends of April 25th and May 1st, providing an opportunity to admire the domus of the ancient city. Free access is ...

Discover the meaning behind conclave, Camerlengo and more terms used as the Catholic Church prepares for a new leader ...