Roman Empire
Archaeology
Ancient Necropolis Loaded With Treasures Discovered Near Rome
Archaeologists near Rome's ancient city of Tarquinia discovered an ancient Roman necropolis loaded with treasures. In 57 decorated tombs, there were 67 well-dressed skeletons wearing gold jewelry and precious stones.
The discovery was accidental, as it took place during a...
Ancient Greece
Alexander the Great’s Ideal of World Unity
The ancient Greek ideal of world unity is manifested in the conquests of Alexander the Great and the expansion of his great empire, aiming to Hellenize the world.
The notion that kings were divinely chosen was not limited to Greek...
Archaeology
Rise and Fall of Roman Empire Shifted Balkan Populations, DNA Analysis Shows
A recent study, published on December 7th in the journal Cell, examined the DNA of people living in the Balkan region between 1 and 1000 CE. Experts concluded that there is no sign of Italian ancestry from the Iron...
History
Hannibal: The African General That Almost Conquered Rome
The intersection of Hannibal, African history, and Classics makes for a compelling story. Much of what we know of Hannibal is found in the Greco-Roman Classics. Yet, he can be considered a hero of African history.
Hannibal of Carthage is...
Archaeology
Images Reveal 400 Roman Empire Forts in the Middle East
Declassified images taken by US spy satellites during the Cold War have revealed hundreds of previously unknown Roman-era forts in the Middle East, particularly in what is now Iraq and Syria, resulting in a plethora of new archaeological discoveries.
Some...
Greek News
Byzantine Army: The World’s Most Formidable Multi-Ethnic Force
The Byzantine Army was among the most powerful and effective military forces in the world from the 7th to the 12th centuries.
Starting to operate around 395 AD, the army of Byzantium was a continuation of the mighty East Roman...
Archaeology
Ancient Roman Stadium in Patras, Greece Opens to Visitors
The Ancient Roman stadium of Patras, Greece is now open to visitors after being restored, the Greek Ministry of Culture announced.
The glorious monument is attributed to an offering by the Roman Emperor Domitian. The construction of the Roman Stadium...
Archaeology
Grave of Roman Doctor Buried 2,000 Years Ago Uncovered
Archaeologists have uncovered the burial site of a doctor who died about 2,000 years ago close to the city of Jászberény in central Hungary, which is roughly 35 miles (55 kilometers) to the east of Budapest. They have also...
Archaeology
Highway Construction in Crete Reveals Ancient Pipelines
Ongoing construction work on a new highway on the island of Crete revealed parts of an ancient water transport pipeline built during the period of Roman rule on the island.
The archaeological discovery reportedly consists of a water transport pipe...
Archaeology
Sphinx Statue Unearthed in Egypt
At an ancient temple in southern Egypt, archaeologists have uncovered a figure that is reminiscent of a sphinx, as well as the remnants of a shrine.
The Hathor Temple is one of the best preserved ancient locations in Egypt, and...