Learn how archaeologists used radiocarbon dating to debunk one of the most defining moments in British history.

This armor wasn't just for show. It could have seen deadly combat during the epic Trojan War.

Spartacus, a Thracian gladiator who had once served in the Roman army, escaped from slavery in 73 BCE. What began as a prison ...

This remarkable Corinthian-style helmet from the Battle of Marathon was reputedly discovered in 1834 with a human skull still inside.

As far back as the 8th century BC, the ancient Greeks had invented a large, round shield that became an essential part of warfare.

For the first time, bite marks made by a large cat, possibly an African lion, have been identified on the bones of what is believed to be an ancient ... Roman Empire, which had several soldiers ...

The relief depicts a woman, identified by archaeologists as the goddess Victoria, or Victory, according to the release. The counterpart to Greek goddess Nike, Victoria personified victory and was ...

The Appian Way symbolized the Roman Empire’s might. Now Italy is restoring the ancient road ... the Appian Way shuttled goods, soldiers, livestock, and ideas across southern Italy.

Key to their approach was an in-depth look at ancient infrastructure ... explains that with reliable estimates of the workload a Roman soldier could handle and knowledge that 6,000 to 8,000 ...

Photos show the “rare” ancient Roman artifact. Photo from the City of Leuven Digging into the damp, marshy soil of central Belgium, archaeologists went about their typical work. The “routine ...