ancient Rome

Surprises as an Ancient Statue Is Prepped to Receive Its Missing Head

Discovery of a cryptic message while reuniting an ancient head and body.

Annelisa Stephan | December 15, 2016

Digital scholarship sheds light on ancient mysteries.

Sandra Blakely | November 10, 2016

Ancient jokes come alive on stage.

Shelby Brown and Amy Richlin | September 12, 2016

The history of two ancient mosaics—now reunited in L.A.—encompasses farmhands, French noblemen, American tycoons, and a Hollywood talent agent.

Mayhem and music, ancient style.

Sleuthing the lives of ancient craftsmen.

Will Wootton | June 22, 2016

A program to conserve mosaics in the Mediterranean.

Getty Media | April 21, 2016

Roman silversmiths used fire and basic tools to create this exquisite silver cup in the 1st century A.D.

15 key facts about this colorful and long-lasting art form.

Meet the formidable proto-witch, Medea.

Shelby Brown | October 31, 2015

The curious evolution of the witch in ancient literature.

Shelby Brown | October 19, 2015

Hairy adventures of the ancient Romans.

Madeline Warner | August 25, 2015