This protozoan causes dysentery and is notoriously difficult to detect in archaeological samples because, unlike worms, it ...

A recent study has shed new light on the vastness of the ancient Roman road network, revealing that it stretched far longer than previously estimated. This discovery, made possible through innovative ...

The city of Arles in French Provence is home to a unique legacy of Roman engineering: a system of aqueducts that for centuries supplied water to its inhabitants, the public baths, and even a large ...

Roman emperors faced a high risk of violent death in their first year of rule, but the risk slowly declined over the next seven years, according to an article published in the open access journal ...

The Romans were master builders. Many of their works, from the Pantheon (pictured above) and the Colosseum in Rome itself, to the Pont du Gard in southern Gaul and the equally impressive aqueduct of ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

A new analysis of sewer drains from the Roman fort of Vindolanda, close to Hadrian’s Wall, has shown that the occupants were ...

Transformative science depends on disciplined engineering,” stated Amit Kshatriya, Associate Administrator at NASA, as the ...

A dear friend of mine, whose mortal remains were confined to the common mother of all, was a promising and talented architect (RIP). Through him I developed a deep fascination with and appreciation of ...

Roman emperors faced a high risk of violent death in their first year of rule, but the risk slowly declined over the next seven years, according to an article published in the open access journal ...