Learn how a Roman polybolos unleashed rapid-fire projectiles during the siege of Pompeii.

ROME (AP) — The Colosseum has a bright new look following a restoration using the same travertine marble of ancient Rome to recreate parts of columns from 2,000 years ago. Thousands of Romans once flocked to this arena to watch gladiators battle each other and wild animals.

Romulus and Remus were the legendary founders of Rome, but according to ancient records, they were originally Greek.

The fortress stood undisturbed for two millennia.

The restoration is intended to give visitors a sense of the historic structure's original scale.

Archaeologists uncover an ancient Roman house in Saepinum, Italy, with advanced water technology, rare artifacts, and treasures.

Explore the world of Roman tombs, from simple stelae to grand mausoleums, revealing how ordinary Romans—soldiers, freedmen, women, and children—were commemorated. Discover the variations in tomb design across Italy and the western provinces,

The Roman Empire is often remembered for its armies and its vast territory. But one of its greatest achievements was its technology. From engineering to medicine, Roman innovations reached levels that would not be matched again for centuries.