Ancient Origins

Secret Imperial Passage Opens in Rome's Colosseum After 2,000 Years

The tunnel connected the emperor's box, positioned prominently on the south side of the Colosseum, to the amphitheater’s exterior. This strategic design allowed the ruler to enter and exit without ...
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Attila’s First Invasion of the Roman Empire: Battle of Utus, 447 AD - Animated

In 447 AD, Attila and his Huns crossed the Danube in force, tearing through the Balkans and confronting the Eastern Roman ...
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History of the Romans Under the Empire

Mommsen, whose admiration of Cæsar is as ardent as his knowledge of Roman history is great, speaks with well deserved scorn of the efforts that are made to defend contemporary usurpation by ...

Roman Brooch Discovered Beneath Whiskey Distillery

Archaeologists have unearthed a Roman brooch from underneath a whiskey distillery in Scotland, revealing a heretofore unknown ...
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What is this Roman Emperor Medallion Doing in an Iron Age Tomb_

Roman connections with Britain stretch back to (at least) the mid 1st century BC, but what has archaeology revealed about the ...
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‘Roman Empire’ Could Cover These Little-Known Historical Scandals If It Comes Back To Netflix

If you were the kind of kid who couldn't wait for the days when you watched documentaries in elementary school, well then, you'd better add Netflix's Roman Empire to the top of your list. Season 1, ...
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What is the Ides of March? Find out the history of the Roman calendar day

Every March 15, the dark history behind the 74th day in the Roman calendar has led many to think of bad omens and doom, but the day has a deep history and purpose. The date has been used in a ...