Tales of gladiators going head-to-head with ferocious lions in ancient ... in Roman Britain) The evidence comes not from Italy, but, rather a Roman cemetery in York, England. It turns out that the ...

At Ancient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings. And while some people may seem content with the story as it stands, ...

With the death of Julius Caesar in 44 BCE, Rome entered a period of political upheaval settled only when Caesar's nephew Octavian defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra, took control of the Empire, and ...

Rome's birthday, on 21 April, is known as Natale di Roma. This year the city will celebrate its 2,778th birthday. Traditionally the Eternal City marks its birthday with historical re-enactments of ...

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One civilisation which contributed more than its fair share of innovations was that of Ancient Romans. You may not realise it but many of the things you and I take for granted in our everyday lives ...

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More than 250,000 people paid their respects to the pontiff at his funeral in front of St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican said ...

Marking its 60th anniversary, Sarah Marshall unveils the hidden gems of the famous 268 mile Penine Way, along with the best ...

along the Roman road leading out of York to Tadcaster. Professor Tim Thompson, from Maynooth University, Ireland, said: “For years, our understanding of Roman gladiatorial combat and animal ...