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4,500 meters deep in Greenland's ice sheets, researchers found evidence of the Roman Empire's impact on the environment through greenhouse gas levels.
In 212 AD, Emperor Caracalla granted full Roman citizenship to 30 million people across the empire, reshaping identity and inclusion in Roman society.
A young man's skeleton shows he died from a weapon wound, revealing the violence of the Anglo-Saxon period after the Romans left Britain in 410 AD.
Surviving sections of Nero's Golden House are buried up to 13 feet deep, posing a risk of collapse as archaeologists work to preserve its remains.
Antoninus Pius was born on September 19, 86 AD, in Lanuvium, an ancient city located 20 miles southeast of Rome.
A live cavalry reenactment involving 30 modern riders attempts to stage a Roman tournament that has not been seen for over 1,600 years.
Only two women and three children are said to have survived the suicide pact at Masada, marking the end of the Sakari's resistance against Roman rule.
In 66 CE, the people of Judea rose in rebellion against over a century of Roman rule, leading to a conflict chronicled by the historian Flavius Josephus.
In a potato field in England, two metal detectorists uncovered a hoard of 2,000-year-old Iron Age coins, marking the largest discovery of its kind.
Nearly 40,000 Italian soldiers were taken prisoner after a swift British counterattack in December 1940 during Italy's campaign in North Africa.
The lives of legendary leaders such as Julius Caesar and Pompey are examined alongside the pivotal events that led to the rise and fall of the Roman Republic.
Nero's reign in Ancient Rome is marked by his obsession with divinity, the marriage to his slave, the murder of his wife, and eventual overthrow.
Four traditional dishes are sampled, including goulash, blood sausage, and a golden brown pancake topped with chicken liver and bone marrow.
Daily life for Roman soldiers involved protecting city borders during peacetime and is illustrated through ancient artefacts from the Roman Empire.
In Maryport, a Roman altar dedicated to Jupiter, carved in the 2nd century, is unearthed as part of the coastal defenses linked to Hadrian's Wall.
Hadrian was born on January 24, 76 AD, in Italica, Hispania, and ruled as Roman Emperor from 117 to 138 AD, commissioning Hadrian's Wall in Britain.
Hadrian's Wall, built in 122 AD, marks the northern edge of the Roman Empire and is central to understanding life on its frontier.
Maritime archaeologists have discovered a mysterious artifact on the sea floor off the coast of Sicily, linked to a naval battle that changed Ancient Rome's history.
In an Ancient Roman slave burial site in Britain, Alice Roberts examines the unsettling phenomenon of decapitated skeletons among the remains.
2300 years ago, the Celts occupied vast territories across Europe and the Middle East, often fighting among themselves and against common enemies.
Julius Caesar's rise to power marked the end of the Roman Republic and the beginning of imperial rule, reshaping the course of history in ancient Rome.
On August 24, AD 79, the eruption of Mount Vesuvius buried Pompeii and Herculaneum under ash, preserving a unique snapshot of life in ancient Rome.
A live cavalry reenactment involving 30 modern riders attempts to stage a Roman cavalry tournament that has not been seen for over 1,600 years.
In Britain, significant archaeological finds include the oldest Iron Age gold in Staffordshire, Roman writing tablets in Londinium, and a Bronze Age weapons hoard in Scotland.
Caesar was stabbed 23 times in 44 BC, marking the end of his rule and the shift from Republic to Empire in Rome's history.
Recent excavations in England and France reveal that Roman soldiers led ordinary lives, challenging the perception of them as legendary warriors.
Alice Roberts explores significant archaeological finds in Scotland, including a prehistoric site, a Roman bathhouse, and an Iron Age chariot burial in East Yorkshire.
A 128-kilometer aqueduct built by the Romans is one of the many artifacts displayed in Tunisia's Bardo National Museum, revealing the region's ancient history.
Herod the Great ruled Judea for 37 years, transforming it into an international trading state while facing deep-seated opposition from the Jewish population.
In the first millennium BCE, the Roman Senate played a crucial role in the political and economic expansion that led to the establishment of the Roman Empire.
In southern Britain, archaeologists have uncovered a significant unrecorded Ancient Roman fort, revealing its crucial role in the Roman Empire's presence in the region.
Hannibal Barca, the Carthaginian general, is examined for his military strategies and campaigns against Rome, highlighting his legacy in ancient warfare.
Lugdunum's aqueducts stretched over 200 kilometers, making it the second largest water supply system in the Roman Empire after Rome itself.
Lugdunum, the ancient capital of the Gauls, was once the largest city in France, and its rise and decline are explored through archaeological findings in Lyon.
Carthage and Rome engage in a series of brutal conflicts during the Punic Wars, culminating in a decisive victory for Scipio over Hannibal.
A straight line of watchtowers, part of a 5,000-kilometer border, marked the Roman Empire's defenses against tribes in Germania.
Julius Caesar's military strategies, Augustus's establishment of the Roman Empire, and Boudica's rebellion against Roman rule highlight the impact of legendary ancient leaders.
Tiberius Gracchus's political actions in Ancient Rome incited mob violence, leading to significant social and political upheaval.
Augustus, originally Octavian, transformed the Roman Republic into an autocratic empire while navigating familial power struggles with his daughter Julia and wife Livia Drusilla.
In the 9th century BC, Phoenicians established Carthage as a major Mediterranean trade hub, which ultimately fell to Rome after the Third Punic War.
Around 61 A.D., the Battle of Watling Street saw Boudicca's Celtic forces clash with the Roman army, marking a crucial moment in British history.
Ancient civilizations, from Mesopotamia to Rome, significantly influenced modern society through their engineering achievements and cultural legacies.
By 900 CE, the ancient Maya had largely abandoned their cities, dispersing into the rainforest and reorganizing into smaller, self-sufficient villages.
In 500 BC, Greek city-states revolted against Persian rule, leading to a series of battles that would alter the course of European history.
Rome's ancient megastructures, including the Pantheon, Colosseum, and Emperor Nero's palace, showcase the architectural brilliance of the Roman Empire.
The decline of the Roman Empire is examined through the impact of ineffective leadership and external pressures from barbarian invasions.
Archaeological finds in Rome during the filming of Gladiator revealed the remains of female gladiators, shedding light on their roles in the Coliseum.
In 121 AD, Suetonius published "De Vita Caesarum," offering 12 biographies of Roman rulers from Julius Caesar to the recently assassinated Emperor Domitian.
