Roman emperor's death site may have finally been discovered
Augustus was the founder of the Roman Empire, which he ruled from 27 B.C. until his death in A.D. 14 at the age of 75.
Mortifying reason woman's ex will get love letters from her for next decade
"I was young and naive," Emina Sonnad told Newsweek.
Treasure hunter finds barbarian warriors' weapons dating to Roman times
Among the artifacts discovered were spearheads and axes, as well as three objects that have yet to be identified.
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Plagues in Roman Italy linked to climate change, scientists say
"I was completely baffled by the good timely correlation between climatic change and major events in Roman history," the study's first author told Newsweek.
Archaeologists reveal what Roman wine tasted like
Researchers found that ancient Roman wine would have tasted slightly spicy with aromas similar to toasted bread and walnuts.
Archaeologists' pagan temple find challenges history of Roman Christianity
Researchers have uncovered the ruins of a temple from the Roman period that is thought to date to the 4th century.
Archaeologists find 2,000-year-old monumental tomb of Roman elite in Turkey
The tomb, located near an ancient Greek sanctuary, was found to contain the remains of several people.
Roman "backwater" challenges history of the ancient empire's decline—study
Archaeologists have discovered an "amazing" theater, markets, bath complexes and a river port in a traditionally overlooked Roman settlement.
Ramifications of Roman Empire's fall explained by geneticists
Despite Rome having a strong presence in the Balkans, researchers found no evidence of Italian ancestry in the remains of 136 individuals from the area.
Archaeologists find skeleton and mirror in 1,800-year-old Roman sarcophagus
"It's quite exceptional, it's the first time that we have found a tomb intact and which has not been looted," archaeologist Agnès Balmelle told French news.
Enormous Ancient Roman discovery made in mysterious city destroyed by war
The city, which was founded more than 2,000 years ago, had a short life, with evidence indicating that it existed only for a few decades.
Archaeologists make "exceptional" discovery at ancient Roman changing rooms
The changing rooms form part of a remarkably well-preserved public bath complex located in one of the most important provincial capital's of the Roman Empire.
Precious ancient Roman site set ablaze by fireworks during town celebration
This site is one of the best-preserved and most important Roman settlements in the Iberian Peninsula.
Archaeologists find ancient Roman luxury baths with underfloor heating
The facility—thought to be more than 1,600 years old—features different baths that would have been filled with hot, lukewarm and cold water, respectively.
"Magical mirror" to protect against evil eye 1,500 years ago discovered
Archeology student Aviv Weizman, 17, discovered the rare find from Byzantine period during a hike.
Rare silver coin from first Jewish revolt against Roman Empire discovered
The coin, which is around 2,000 years old, was found in the Israeli Judean Desert and marks a turbulent period in Jewish history.
"Beautiful" water-nymph marble statue found in ruins of Roman baths
The delicate statuette, thought to have been of religious significance, was found in a very unusual location: the garbage heap.
Huge Roman public baths in "excellent" state discovered
The baths are "perfectly preserved"—complete with decorations such as marble plaques and paintings on the walls.
Exceptional ancient weapons from historic Roman battle uncovered
Archeologists found decapitated human heads as well as swords that are thought to have been left over from the Battle of Lyon that took place in 197 A.D.
Ancient graves with 1,500-year-old human remains found below city streets
Archaeologists have documented the remains of seven bodies dating to the fourth and fifth centuries and two skeletons from the sixth to seventh centuries.
Huge ancient Roman sculptures dug up at sports club—"Finds of a lifetime"
The carved sandstone heads, thought to be around 1,800 years old, have been described as "unique and priceless" artifacts.
The Roman city where people haven't grown taller for 2,000 years
Researchers have found that unlike the rest of the world, the citizens of Milan have not significantly grown since the Roman Era.
Lost temple swallowed by ocean discovered near Roman Empire's "Las Vegas"
The temple is "unique," an underwater archaeologist told Newsweek, the only known Nabatean temple in the Roman Empire found outside of the Nabatean territories themselves.
Lost Roman emperor long thought to be fake was real leader in time of chaos
Researchers analyzed a set of coins found in 1713 considered by many experts to be fake, finding that they were authentic artifacts from Roman times.
Lost tunnel that may lead to ancient Egyptian tomb of Cleopatra discovered
The tunnel is near to the Taposiris Magna temple, which was previously found to contain coins with the images and name of Cleopatra on them.
Italian Region Could Pay Your Wedding Expenses to Get Married In Rome
If you're planning on getting married this year you may want to consider Rome as your location, and right now it comes at a discount price!
Treasure Hunter Stumbles Across '2,000-Year-Old' Roman Jewelry at the Beach
"I've never had anything like that condition. I just couldn't believe it," the finder told Newsweek.
Ancient Roman Floor More Than 1,500 Years Old Found Under London Street
"When the first flashes of color started to emerge through the soil everyone on site was very excited," site supervisor Antonietta Lerz said.
Man Recreates Ancient Roman Recipes Including 'French Fries and Ketchup'
A man has been recreating ancient Roman recipes from a 4th century cookbook, including a version of "French fries and ketchup"—made with fish sauce.
Trees Remember Everything—Even The Fall of the Roman Empire | Opinion
Analysis suggests climate instability may have played a role in the civilization's downfall.