The Romans famously claimed to be descended from the Trojans, but does this legend have any basis in actuality?

Archaeologists in Italy have recently discovered ancient Roman tombs while excavating a necropolis, including one with a gladiator's epitaph. Coins, lamps and vases were also found.

The graveyard of Liternum, near Naples, was in use between the first century B.C.E. and the third century C.E.

Archaeologists discovered a Roman necropolis near Naples at the location of the ancient settlement of Liternum. An ...

Archaeologists in Naples, Italy, have shed new light on the lives of Roman gladiators after discovering a tomb for one of these ancient warriors that lay hidden for 2,000 years. The findings offer ...

By the 3rd century BC, the Romans had adopted a religious healing ... This necropolis, thanks to its excellently preserved wall structures and tombs, adds an important piece to our knowledge ...

Pope Francis said he wants to be buried in a simple, undecorated tomb with only the inscription “Franciscus,” according to ...

VATICAN CITY: A simple, marble tomb nestled in a niche of a Roman basilica beloved by Pope Francis will mark the pontiff’s ...

The Gospel of Matthew describes the death of Christ with incredible signs that are meant to draw our attention to something ...

Pope Francis’ tomb is made of Ligurian (Italian) marble with the sole inscription “FRANCISCUS” and a reproduction of his ...

An international team of scientists has unveiled new findings about the enigmatic Tomb I, known as the Tomb of Persephone, located in the Great Tumulus of Vergina, Greece. This monument, considered ...

Researchers identified the burial spot at the dig site (pictured) as a gladiator tomb thanks to a funerary ... role and memory of these fighters in Roman society,” per a translated statement ...