Romans
The ancient city of Rome became the heart of a sprawling empire that lasted for hundreds of years, and we're still unearthing ship-loads of Roman artifacts, mystifying treasures and even forts around 2,000 years later.
At Live Science, our expert writers and editors follow the work of historians and archeologists to bring you the most compelling discoveries and facts about the Romans. From their unusual superstitions to the rise and fall of the once-mighty empire, check out the latest news, features and articles about the Romans.
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Razed city that rebelled against Rome 'remained uninhabited for over 170 years,' excavations reveal
By Tom Metcalfe published
The ancient city was besieged and destroyed in 125 B.C., probably in a dispute over the rights of Roman citizenship.
Did Romans battle rhinos in the Colosseum? A historian explains the truth behind the fight scenes in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II.
By Wray Vamplew published
The Romans are famous for their battles in the Colosseum, but how accurate are the scenes portrayed there in the new movie "Gladiator II"?
Did Roman gladiators really fight to the death?
By Owen Jarus published
Being a Roman gladiator was a bloody business, but did all gladiators really fight to the death?
'Sensational discovery' of 2,000-year-old Roman military camp found hidden in the Swiss Alps
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
Researchers used lasers to find the Roman military camp, which was "strategically" located overlooking a battleground.
1,700-year-old 'barbarian' burial discovered along Roman Empire's frontier in Germany
By Tom Metcalfe published
Archaeologists think the man was buried in the first half of the fourth century.
Roman coin trove discovered on Mediterranean island may have been hidden during ancient pirate attack
By Tom Metcalfe published
The silver coin discoveries date to the Roman Republic and are from the island of Pantelleria, between Sicily and Tunisia.
Possible 'mega' fort found in Wales hints at tension between Romans and Celtics
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
The fort would have contained multiple buildings and was built sometime between the first and third centuries.
2,200-year old battering ram from epic battle between Rome and Carthage found in Mediterranean
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
Researchers have uncovered a bronze battering ram off the coast of Sicily. The weapon would have been used during the Battle of the Aegates between Rome and Carthage.
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