Pompeii and nearby Herculaneum were ancient Roman towns. Much of the area is still to be excavated, including of Herculaneum, which was buried deeper, beneath as much as 24 metres of ash.

The ancient Roman city of Suasa may have contained one of Italy’s first—and largest—arts districts. Archaeologists uncovered what they deem a “large production district” that spanned a main street ...

They were sliced in thick cuts, fried in olive oil and served with a sweet and sour sauce made with vinegar, fish sauce, honey and spices. Some of the main dishes included bite-sized tuna steaks ...

People may think Ancient Roman surgical tools look utterly barbaric, but they were actually advanced and humane. These Roman inventions changed history. Story by Alex Summers • 7mo 1 / 45 ...

After the fall of ancient Rome in 476 CE, the Testaccio area was largely abandoned and used as farmland. At the base of Monte Testaccio, Romans carved caves into the hill's structure.