For centuries, the canals of Sierra Nevada in southern Spain have been much more than simple irrigation ditches. These ...

It’s one of only four known Roman camps in the Netherlands and was really just a rest stop between larger fortifications.

For most of the Roman Republic and Empire's history ... lasting between 250 BCE and 450 CE (with its peak at 150 CE). During this time, temperatures were warmer, with more precipitation.

“Our data suggests that lead pollution during the 180 years of the peak of the Roman Empire had about one-third as much of an impact on cognitive decline as during the height of 20th century ...

Roman soldiers typically stayed at temporary camps for a few days or weeks before continuing marching. The Hoog Buurlo camp ...

Mining and smelting minerals like iron represented technological highs at the Roman Empire’s peak. But those activities also produced enough lead pollution to impair its citizens’ IQs, according to a ...

It’s difficult to envision just how far the Roman empire’s reach extended at its peak. During Trajan’s reign from 98-117 CE, Rome and its territories encompassed an estimated 1.9 million ...

Research shows that A.D. 536 was not the worst year to be alive. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Studies show that there is ...