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Neither “Gladiator” nor its cinematic sequel is particularly concerned with historical fact. For one thing, the emperor Marcus Aurelius had no intention of restoring the republic. Gladiatorial contests were abhorrent displays of cruelty, but they didn’t always end in death. And the Romans didn’t sculpt bone-white statues; they painted them…

With Gladiator II thrusting into cinematic arenas next month, we hand out laurels to the greatest sword-and-sandal movies of them all

Archaeologists uncover a mysterious tunnel beneath the ancient city of Taposiris Magna, raising questions about its purpose and potential connection to Cle...

Archaeologists uncover a remarkable tunnel beneath a temple in Taposiris Magna, Egypt. Its purpose remains unknown, raising speculation about the potential...

Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s departure from Congress brings to mind ambition and the other side of ambition’s coin, humiliation – the thirst for fame and power on one side, ignominious failure on the other.

Elagabalus ruled as Roman emperor for just four years before being murdered in AD 222. He was still a teenager when he died. Despite his short reign, Elagabalus is counted among the most infamous of Roman emperors, often listed alongside Caligula and Nero.

The burials of famous people provide enduring archaeological mysteries. Here are 30 of the most acclaimed "lost" tombs.

"Cleopatra's skin color has nothing to do with her accomplishments, which are immense."

Brutus minted the silver denarius as a way to pay his troops in the aftermath of Julius Caesar's assassination.