Ancient Greek and Roman armies were large and fearsome for their time, but their warfare tactics and leadership during battle ...

The box office success of “Gladiator II” is a reminder that many Americans are obsessed with the Roman Empire. They've been ...

After the fall of the Roman Empire in Britain around AD 410, many towns declined, industries ceased, and the Roman army left England's shores.

Imagine an advanced civilization filled with architectural wonders and military power that once spanned vast territories across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. That was the renowned Roman ...

During the Roman Empire's more than 500-year run, more than 30 of ancient Rome's 82 emperors were assassinated while in office. Indeed, being the most powerful person in the land was often a death ...

The Ottoman Empire was one of the largest and longest-lived empires in southeastern Europe and the Middle East. It can only ...

Featuring an absolutely star-studded cast, this sequel takes place 16 years after the events of the first and follows Lucius ...

With "Gladiator 2" landing in theaters, it might be good to brush up on what happened in the 2000 original starring Russell ...

As should be abundantly clear after “Napoleon,” “Robin Hood,” and “Kingdom of Heaven,” Ridley Scott is interested in history ...

This should not cause surprise; the Roman frontier was a zone, not a line , and a road, the Maiden Way, ran from the north ...

Archaeologists uncover a monumental Byzantine basilica in Aquileia, Italy, revealing the city's significance under Emperor ...

Rome teeters on the brink in Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II.” Its fall is said to be imminent. The dream it once symbolized is ...