Roman Empire
Declassified Spy Images Just Upended What We Know About the Roman Empire
Archaeologists discovered "massive" ancient Roman forts that redraw the boundary of the ancient empire using formerly Top Secret footage.
A Brief and Depressing History of Rape Laws
In many societies, rape was defined as a crime against property—if it was defined as a crime at all.
Analysis of Ancient Poop Indicates That Roman Plumbing Was Highly Overrated
Parasitic diseases persisted despite the increased sanitation efforts.
Watching 'The X Factor' Is the Modern Equivalent of Watching Gladiators Fight Each Other to the Death
In the ancient colosseum of Britain's ITV1 Live Studios, Simon Cowell is Holy Emperor.
What Would Our World Look Like if History Were Changed by Video Games?
In games like "Wolfenstein 3D" and "Ryse: Son of Rome," real-world history takes a back seat to interactive fiction. But what if the stories were the truth?
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