A rare Roman coin bearing the name of Emperor Carausius was found alongside evidence of an ancient settlement during East West Rail excavations.

Being a Roman emperor was a risky job. It wasn't unusual for emperors to be killed by usurpers wanting to remove them from power. They also faced many health challenges, such as death from epidemics ...

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Ancient Rome was a dangerous place to be an emperor. During its more than 500-year run, about 20 percent of Rome's 82 emperors were assassinated while in power. So, what led to their downfalls?

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Was Honorius actually the emperor who accelerated Rome's collapse more than anyone else? Explore the decisions, failures, and ...

Roman history began in 753 B.C.E., when Romulus killed his twin brother and founded the city that would eventually rule the Mediterranean. That power would be built on slavery. No modern depiction of ...

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The Roman Empire set up many of the structures on which the civilisation of modern Europe depends. It's no wonder the Romans can fire our imaginations, but what values did they hold, to help them to ...

The Roman Empire was ruled by 175 men, from Augustus (63 BCE-19 CE) to Constantine XI (1405-53), including the Eastern or Byzantine Empire after the split in 395 CE, but excluding those who did not ...

New discoveries have recently been made in Egypt after officials uncovered a cemetery revealing a plethora of information.