A new study has shattered historians' long-held assumptions about some of the people who died in Mount Vesuvius' eruption in ...

For centuries, Rome had been dealing with Germanic tribes, but by the 300s, the Goths had managed to infiltrate the empire. In 410 A.D., the Visigoth King Alaric successfully sacked the city of Rome.

Nov. 7, 2024 — Researchers have used ancient DNA to challenge long-held interpretations of the people of Pompeii. Contrary to physical appearances, the DNA evidence revealed unexpected ...

Some believe the basilica on Vatican Hill was built over the martyred bones of the apostle Peter—but is that true? After excavations and DNA tests, the Vatican says they reached a conclusion, but some ...

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The Roman general Marcus Claudius Marcellus even ... and threaten Rome itself. This famously triggered the Romans to muster all Roman and Italian manpower at their disposal (about 800,000 draftable ...

Silver drachma minted in Massalia (Marseilles, France) circa 350-220 BC. Credit: Jastrow/Wikimedia Commons The first ancient Greek colonies were established as early as the 8th century BC, while wide ...

Visiting rival Marcellus executed a successful onside kick to begin the game Friday. Then, three plays into the Mustangs' opening drive, Skaneateles' Landen Brunelle suffered an ankle injury that ...

SKANEATELES, N.Y. — In a highly anticipated matchup between two 6-1 powerhouses, the Skaneateles Lakers and Marcellus Mustangs, both averaging over 30 points a game, took to the field on Friday.

Credit: Mattpopovich / CC0 / Wikimedia Commons The division of people into various social classes is a persistent feature across civilizations and was no less the case in ancient Greece where social ...

Theatrical performance seems, according to ancient ... In Rome itself there were several important theatres, including the Theatre of Pompey, where Caesar was murdered, and that of Marcellus ...