The Roman Empire's enduring legacy has profoundly impacted modern politics, architecture, law, and culture. Yet, its origins ...

A thick layer of volcanic mud preserved Pompeii as it was in 79 CE, offering a unique glimpse into life in the Roman Empire.

The remains of an ancient basilica that would have formed the heart of Roman London have been uncovered during building work ...

Archaeologists have uncovered a 2,000-year-old Roman basilica beneath a London office block, revealing the political heart of ...

Rome remained the capital of the Western Roman Empire, while Constantinople - modern-day Istanbul - was ... The 'eternal city' was brought down by political corruption, the division of the empire ...

Most slaves during the Roman Empire were foreigners and, unlike in modern times ... They also worked for city governments on engineering projects such as roads, aqueducts and buildings.

including 44 from Britain, are believed to be a mix of military pay and the spoils of war, stashed by a Roman soldier after he returned to the European continent ...