The Salem witch trials of the 1690s saw 20 victims executed, 19 by hanging. Far more interesting, horrifying, and awful is that Mr. Giles Corey, who "refused to enter an innocent or guilty plea," was ...

A medieval tower near the Roman Forum has partially collapsed during renovation work, critically injuring at least one worker.

Archaeologists recently discovered a massive 2,000-year-old stone basin in ancient Gabii, Italy, revealing early Roman public architecture from Rome's powerful rival city.

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A rescue operation was in full swing on Monday in Rome after a medieval tower partially collapsed twice within an hour, ...

Almost every Roman city had large public latrines, where many people - often 20 or more - could relieve themselves in remarkably opulent settings. This video explores how the use, decoration, and ...

The medieval tower, near the Colosseum, was undergoing restoration work. One man was seriously injured, Italian news media reported.

The carriage workshop, which also had evidence of fixing horseshoes, was situated along the well-traveled Via Claudia Augusta and offered services to travelers in the first century C.E.

Salt has been with humankind almost since the beginning of time. Its usefulness as a seasoning and preservative extends to other historical applications, both therapeutic and ritual, so it is not surp ...