This ancient queen of Palmyra conquered Egypt, captured Roman provinces, and nearly transformed her realm into an empire equal to Rome.

Gladiators are well known figures in works of fiction and popular culture. Stories often focus on their brute strength, endurance, and thirst for violence. However, new archaeological discoveries and ...

The victory of the Roman emperor Trajan over the Dacians in back-to-back wars is carved in numerous scenes that spiral around a 126-foot marble pillar in Rome known as Trajan’s Column. It’s a tale ...