The Western Roman Empire wasn’t doomed as early as many believe. Emperor Majorian launched reforms, rebuilt armies, and attempted to reclaim lost territory. His plans nearly worked. Betrayal ended ...

Arts, entertainment, film, festivals and more events happening this week in the greater Capital Region from Thursday, Feb. 5, ...

Archaeologists say a 13th-century silver seal discovered on farmland holds a carved gemstone dating back to the Roman Empire.

Violence is not a Jewish invention, nor is it unique to the Middle East. War is a constant of human history, regardless of ...

Stories of Indian spices, beasts, saints, and kings fired the European imagination for a thousand years. India anchored ...

While there are many historical events that stand out from over the years, the end of the Roman Empire can certainly be counted as one of the most significant. But what if the Empire never fell? What ...

Milan has never hosted the Olympics, but Cortina d’Ampezzo has, back in 1956. Cortina, known as "Queen of the Dolomites," is ...

Sealed 2,000-year-old vial from Turkey contains actual human feces mixed with thyme. First physical proof Romans prescribed poop pills.