Key Takeaways Gladiators only fought 2-3 times annually, spending most of their time training intensively in gladiator ...

New research examines how lead was used in Rome in daily life, and what archaeological evidence reveals about its health effects.

In Ancient Greece and Rome, pets brought companionship, loyalty, status, and love—from Odysseus’ Argos to Augustus’ raven.

'What Was a Roman Emperor’s Daily Life Like?' Classicist and author Mary Beard sits down with Tristan Hughes in this filmed podcast for the The Ancients podcast to discuss the role of the Roman ...