The Roman Empire is often remembered as one of the greatest civilizations in history. Its cities were filled with impressive architecture, advanced infrastructure, and thriving trade networks.

Historian Nicholas Higham speaks to Laura Reid about how the country’s transition from Roman Britain to the Anglo-Saxon era marked the beginnings of Englishness.

When people think of the Roman Empire, they usually imagine Rome itself. But by the time the Western Roman Empire collapsed in 476 AD, its capital was no longer Rome — it was the city of Ravenna.

Romans gave Europe more than roads and aqueducts—the modern wine map, vineyard knowledge and tools, and the way wine traveled—all carry Roman fingerprints. ByLayne Randolph, Contributor. Forbes ...

Sometimes, finding lead rocks. For example, Welsh experts have classified two such Roman ingots recently found in Wales as national treasures.

Associate Professor and Chair of Classics Richard Fernando Buxton taught students in Block 5 about how warfare was conducted ...

The Romans associated pants with barbarism and eventually banned them, but the legwear eventually became commonplace nonetheless.

The Romans were immensely proud of their empire. Through the Pax Romana, they believed that they were bringing the light of civilization to the darkest corners of Europe and Asia. They had an ...