While repairing a sewer along Rome's ancient Appian Way, workers came across an incredible discovery: an ancient marble ...

The emperor’s lascivious reputation extends to the cartoon realm of flyover America ... OK! We get it! Ancient Rome dominates The Culture and the political realm. But why?

Examine the multiculturalism that defined Imperial Rome, a city of nearly a million people drawn from across the Roman Empire. Much like the melting pot of modern New York, ancient Rome was home ...

Most pilgrims to the Eternal City declare victory when they reach St. Peter’s Square. But Rome and its environs conceal many holy places beyond the ken of the Bible. To get a sense of ancient ...

A newly-launched 3D model of ancient Rome lets viewers experience the city as it was in its heyday in the fourth century. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Saira Mueller is the interim culture editor at Polygon. She is fascinated by health and technology and has written about it for CNN, Wired, Mashable, and Self. After playing the new city-builder ...

Situated in an area which is now Bologna, Claterna was once a bustling hub for both culture and commerce, and had direct ties to Rome. The ancient city existed from the second century B.C. through ...