Notoriously cruel Roman emperor may have been a plant nerd, archaeologists find - Study indicates ‘Mayo Clinic’ of Roman world renowned for herbal treatments held personal appeal for emperor ...

The Roman emperors held vast wealth and control in the ancient world. But while many people wanted the title, it wasn't a ...

Caligula, the notoriously erratic Roman emperor known for his bloodthirsty cruelty, probably also possessed a nerd's ...

We can probably safely assume Rome, in many areas, was likely pretty dirty and rank-smelling. That said, there's evidence of ...

Other Roman rulers sought to expand the empire during their reign.Emperor Trajan ... Ancient Rome was sacked twice, first by the Goths in A.D. 410 and then by the Vandals in A.D. 455.

Most of the rulers were etched via CNC, although the French ruler was hand-etched. The Romans, apparently, had smaller feet than French royalty, as their Pes or foot was about 11.65 inches.

Statues of rulers, such as Egypt’s Berenice II, were also perfumed, Brøns finds. ... Today, ancient Greco-Roman statues housed in museums are typically stark white and devoid of decoration.

Luxembourg officials say that a hoard of ancient Roman treasure, worth nearly $318,000 in modern U.S. dollars, has been recently found. The coins feature Eugenius, an illegitimate ruler.

Loyalty, or fides, was what Roman rulers most prized from people. ... The same fears and questions that plagued ancient Roman power-contests continue to haunt modern politics. Candida Moss.

The Roman emperors held vast wealth and control in the ancient world. ... Here are 15 questions to test your knowledge of the rulers of the Roman Empire. Good luck!