Gladiatorial contests were originally held in the Forum, an enormous, rectangle-shaped marketplace in the heart of Rome. As the popularity of the games grew, the need for a larger venue became clear.

Slavery had a long history in the ancient world and was practiced in Ancient Egypt and Greece, as well as Rome. Most slaves during the Roman Empire were foreigners and, unlike in modern times ...

Around 2,500 years ago, the city of Rome was at the centre of a huge empire that stretched from Scotland to Syria. The Roman Empire was based upon enslaved people and citizens. Enslaved people ...

Channel 5 has commissioned a brand-new two-part series on the Colosseum, hosted by presenter and historian Dan Snow.

JULIA: There was a big difference between how girls and boys were expected to behave in ancient Rome and the kinds of ... FELIX: I like the games we play at school too, like follis!

Join the development team at Abylight Barcelona for a deep dive into the gameplay of Citadelum in this latest video for the upcoming city builder game set in legendary Ancient Rome. The video ...