Ancient Mars Had Vast Ocean, New Evidence Shows

A vast ocean chock-full of microbes may have once covered more than a third of Mars's surface, according to a new analysis of ...
Greek Reporter

Roman Pool in Turkey Turns Out to Be Healing Sanctuary of Greek God Asclepius

Archaeologists in Turkey have identified the Bahçeli Roman Pool in Niğde as an ancient 2nd-century healing sanctuary ...
The Associated Press

All roads in ancient Rome stretched far longer than previously known, study shows

As the saying went, all roads once led to Rome — and those roads stretched 50% longer than previously known, according to a ...

14 Ancient Greek Sites That Will Transport You Back in Time

Greece isn’t just a place, it’s a feeling. It’s where myths breathe through pine-covered hills, marble ruins glow under honey ...

Greece’s second largest island tempts with stunning beaches and few crowds

Despite its size and proximity to the busy Greek capital, Evia is one of the least-known Greek islands, with healing baths, Venetian castles, and gorgeous scenery.
La Brújula Verde

The most detailed map of the Roman Empire’s road network reveals that we know with certainty the location of only 2.7% of its roads

Imagine a map that shows, with an unprecedented level of detail, the immense network of roads that once connected the vast ...

Google Maps for the ancient world! Incredible interactive map lets you explore the vast network of Roman roads stretching throughout Europe

An incredible new map captures a stunning snapshot of the Roman Empire's vast transportation system as it was nearly 2,000 ...

The 50 greatest relics of the Roman Empire, ranked and rated

What – to dip briefly into the world of Monty Python’s Life Of Brian – did the Romans ever do for us? Apart, of course, from ...