A relief depicting a row of captives, carved into the Sun Temple at Abu Simbel in Egypt. Richard Maschmeyer/ Design Pics via Getty Images As someone who researches slavery in the ancient Mediterranean ...

One of the most persistent myths about history is that it's boring and static. When people think of history, oftentimes, they dismiss it as simply events that happened long ago. This view discounts ...

Life as a Roman slave was harsh and dehumanizing but also full of strange contradictions, unexpected privileges, and unusual roles. This video explores the lesser-known and bizarre aspects of slavery ...

A newly analyzed papyrus has revealed a remarkable case of forgery and financial fraud in the Roman Empire, offering scholars an unprecedented glimpse into the legal and administrative machinery of ...

A new facial approximation of a man who was crucified in Roman Britain finally "puts a face to his story." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...

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