Slavery existed across both ancient and modern worlds, but the rules, the violence, and the purpose behind it changed ...

In “Captives and Companions,” Justin Marozzi traces the stories of the eunuchs, harem women and forced laborers who ...

While slaves in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii were considered no more than "speaking tools", some received better food than ordinary people, Italy's culture ministry said on Friday, citing ...

For di year 449, Pope Leo I establish di date for commemorating di birth of Jesus as one of di main feasts of di Catholic ...

Recent excavations in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii have revealed that some enslaved people, despite being considered mere "speaking tools," received better food than ordinary people, Italy's ...

The social status and evolving rights of children in ancient Rome, from the absolute power of a father to early legal protections and reforms.

FILE PHOTO: A view of the archaeological site of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii in Pompeii, Italy, May 26, 2020. REUTERS/Ciro De Luca/File Photo ROME, Dec 5 (Reuters) - While slaves in the ancient ...

Two years ago, a viral trend tore through TikTok wherein women asked the men in their lives how often they thought about the ...

Once captured, how did you ship a three-ton rhinoceros 4,000 miles to Rome? Part 2 tracks the incredible journey of arena animals via ox-cart, ship, and the Roman postal service to their final ...

John Stossel reports on the historical context of slavery in the U.S. with Wilfred Reilly, a politicial science professor and ...

We chat with creator Steven S. DeKnight and star Nick Tarabay about the resurrection of Ashur, a heel turned hero.

A thought-provoking examination of the literary stars who became Catholic – from Evelyn Waugh to Muriel Spark ...