We can probably safely assume Rome, in many areas, was likely pretty dirty and rank-smelling. That said, there's evidence of ...

Some ancient Greek and Roman philosophers supported vegetarianism. Killing animals for pleasure causes people to develop the ...

The thousands of fragments once formed an enormous fresco that decorated around 20 walls in a building in central London.

Eight XXL leather shoes have been recovered from Magna, a Roman-era fort along Hadrian's Wall. Archaeologists excavating a ...

Experts in London have spent three months piecing together the shattered remains of Roman artworks, revealing luxurious frescoes not seen for more than 1,800 years.

Roman salting plants processed fish so thoroughly that researchers struggle to identify the species once used in ancient ...

Was Caligula misunderstood? New research shows the Roman emperor likely knew more about medicinal plants than historians once believed ...

Mangled bones found at a one-time manufacturing facility pinpoint species used to make a quintessential condiment.

Thousands of newly discovered fragments, which once adorned a high-status Roman building, offer an unprecedented glimpse into the artistic sophistication and daily life of ancient Londinium.

We can probably safely assume Rome, in many areas, was likely pretty dirty and rank-smelling. That said, there’s evidence of perfumes, incense and even deodorants.