In 79 CE, the volcanic system of Somma-Vesuvius in southern Italy erupted, engulfing the Roman town of Pompeii and its inhabitants. This catastrophic event blanketed the area in ash, preserving many ...

Heads up: Spoilers ahead. Roman Reigns may find himself back in the ring alongside his Shield comrade Seth Rollins as the Survivor Series 2024 approaches. During the recent RAW tapings ...

Their ancient lineage, combined with their unique hunting strategies and remarkable survival skills, ensures that they remain a subject of awe and study among scientists and animal lovers alike. If ...

Have you ever had questions about the eating habits of the Tyrannosaurus rex? One way to learn more is to look at its poop. Bone fragments in a piece of fossilised excrement at a museum in the US ...

The first signs of its presence on Earth have been dated at over a billion years, well before the appearance of the first animals. A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) has observed that ...

Many Roman statues appear starkly white today. Yet in antiquity, these sculptures were adorned with bright paints and intricate patterns, bringing them vividly to life. Ancient Rome maintains a ...

Edward Watts is a historian at the University of California San Diego and the author of two books on ancient Rome. One, from 2018, is called Mortal Republic: How Rome Fell Into Tyranny ...

A Walt Disney World Resort guest recently shared a photo of Disney cast members using a defensive shield to protect themselves from some of the resident animals at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.

Artistic reconstruction of Otodus megalodon along with other marine fauna. Hugo Saláis, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons The recent discovery of a megalodon tooth on the deep sea floor has reignited ...

In 2014, workers building the restaurant on the outskirts of Rome stumbled upon an ancient Roman road. Such finds can usually halt the construction process, but in this case, "McDonald's ...

Hoplites depicted in battle wielding the dory, the most common weapon used in ancient Greek wars, depicted on a piece of pottery in the black ... met at extremely close distances and the hoplites ...