Ancient Rome
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More Findings, Uncertainty About Emperor's Birthplace
Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Thu Nov 10, 2011 05:08 PM ET | 0
Archaeologists digging in Rome's Palatine Hill have found the remains of a house they believe is the birthplace of Rome's first emperor. Read more
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Ancient Mosaics Reveal Changing Fish Size
Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Tue Sep 13, 2011 02:26 PM ET | 0
In the mosaics, dating from the 1st to 5th centuries, groupers were portrayed much larger than current versions of the fish. Read more
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Women Leaders From Cleopatra to Merkel: Photos
Posted Thu Aug 25, 2011 01:44 PM ET | 0
Think Cleopatra was powerful? Meet our high-flying lineup of other historical ladies who changed the world. Read more
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Roman Shipwreck Full of Wine Jars Found
Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Thu Aug 25, 2011 07:41 AM ET | 0
Dating to the 1st century B.C., the cargo ship was discovered off the coast of Albania. Read more
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Sunken Treasure Found in the Seas Of Sicily
Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Fri Aug 12, 2011 02:44 PM ET | 0
Ancient bronze coins dating back to 241 BC, were discovered by chance during a survey to create an underwater archaeological itinerary. Read more
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Roman-Era Sword Uncovered in Ancient Ditch
Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Wed Aug 10, 2011 05:22 PM ET | 0
A Roman sword, still in its leather-bound wooden scabbard, was unearthed in Jerusalem where it had apparently laid since its last battle nearly 2,000 years ago. Read more
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Apollo Mosaic Found in Rome Tunnel: Photos
Posted Fri Jul 29, 2011 04:00 PM ET | 0
Archaeologists unearth a 2,000-year-old wall mosaic in an underground passageway in Rome. Read more
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Caligula Statue Unveiled in Italy
Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Thu Jul 14, 2011 07:17 PM ET | 0
The statue, found in an illegal dig, depicts the ancient Roman emperor sitting on a throne. Read more
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Gladiator Chews Out Ref From Grave
Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Tue Jun 21, 2011 09:11 AM ET | 0
An epitaph on the tombstone of an ancient gladiator may be the oldest evidence of a ref's bad call. Read more
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Roman Ship Emerges Near Ancient Port
Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Fri Apr 29, 2011 03:38 PM ET | 0
More vessels might be buried in the area, possibly indicating the exact location where the Roman empire's biggest fleet was stationed. Read more
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Nero's Palace: Terror in the Lap of Luxury
Posted Fri Apr 15, 2011 12:54 PM ET | 0
Tour virtual reconstructions and recovered remains of the infamous Emperor Nero's first palace. Read more
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Tyrannical Roman Emperor's Home Reconstructed
Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Fri Apr 15, 2011 10:19 AM ET | 0
Nero left behind a legacy of terror and depravity, but he had a stunning palace, which tourists can now view virtually. Read more
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Reunited Pompeii Couple Finds Permanent Home
Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Fri Mar 25, 2011 12:44 PM ET | 0
The ancient couple was virtually reunited on a photomontage following the work of two British researchers. Read more
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Roman Statues Trace Back to Troubled Dynasty
Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Wed Feb 9, 2011 03:48 PM ET | 0
These ancient artifacts represent an imperial family that almost brought down the Roman empire. Read more
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Hints of Lost Caligula Palace Found Thanks to Thief
Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Tue Jan 18, 2011 05:19 PM ET | 0
Thought to be worth about $1.6 million, the statue features Caligula sitting on the throne as the god Jupiter. Read more
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