Augustus spent this long reign consolidating the Roman Empire, building major infrastructure, and ushering in the period of the Pax Roma (or Roman Peace). He reigned from 27 BC to AD 14 and is ...

A collection of ancient Roman coins amassed by a former Latin teacher from Connecticut was sold at auction for over $1 million this week. Carol Ross' interest in ancient Roman currency and history led ...

Researchers from the University of Tokyo have unearthed what may be an ancient villa they believe belonged to the first Roman ...

Gods, kings and numbers are involved What’s in a name? Have you ever wondered about the origins of month names? Some months, ...

Ancient Rome breakthrough as scientists make huge discovery near Mount Vesuvius Scientists have uncovered signs of a Roman villa near Mount Vesuvius, possibly linked to the time of Emperor Augustus.

When Augustus died in his bed at a ripe old age, the Roman Senate made him a god. This seems an honor that even the most sycophantic U.S. senators would be unlikely to suggest for our president.

Ancient Roman intaglio ring believed to depict the first emperor Augustus and valued at £200 sells at auction for £117,000. The 2000 year old ring is believed to depict Rome's first emperor Augustus ...

Researchers found several amphorae, ancient vases that stored wine, in one of the old villa's rooms. University of Tokyo. After decades of excavations in Italy, archaeologists have discovered a ...