The Roman Empire remains a cinematic staple, and here are the best movies to explore the era's scale and scandals.

DNA from medieval emperors Otto I and Henry II confirms their royal lineage and bolsters history by validating an ancient European dynasty.

Empire, Power, People provides a rarely seen glimpse of life in the Roman empire ...

A study of the Roman conquest of Anatolia reveals how imperial expansion fueled economic growth but ultimately triggered ...

Ancient Rome was a dangerous place to be an emperor. During its more than 500-year run, about 20 percent of Rome's 82 emperors were assassinated while in power. So, what led to their downfalls?

Interior of the Pantheon, Rome. (Francesco Riccardo Iacomino/Moment/Getty Images) The Roman Empire helped transform humanity ...

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The Roman Empire set up many of the structures on which the civilisation of modern Europe depends. It's no wonder the Romans can fire our imaginations, but what values did they hold, to help them to ...