Roman general Gaius Marius's soldiers weren't happy at all when he forced them to wear backpacks—yet they helped the Romans ...

Cheering crowds, fast horses, dramatic accidents, and even a little sorcery made up a typical day of chariot racing in Rome ...

"The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire" is a two-part special that re-tells the staggering expansion, domination, and ...

Portchester Castle is one of the most impressive historic sites in Britain, but its story begins long before the medieval castle was built. Hidden within its walls are the remains of a Roman fort that ...

Co-hosts Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook on how they turned a childhood love of history into a chart-topping podcast: "We don't try to celebrate the past so much as we just enjoy it" ...

The story of one of the world’s most powerful civilizations comes to life this week with the two-night premiere of “The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire” on History Channel. The special event begins ...

Italian rider Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) sprinted to victory on Stage 21 of the 2026 Giro d'Italia, a high-speed circuit race ...

Read the history of Rome’s Colosseum, from gladiator battles to becoming a Wonder of the World. Learn why the Colosseum became famous, how it survived centuries, and why only part of the ancient ...

ROME — The researchers in Ireland looked at their computer screen, marveling at a medieval book tracked down in a Roman ...

Roman philosopher Cicero warned that ignoring history leaves individuals perpetually immature, akin to children unable to ...

Organizers of Rome’s annual Pride parade have barred Italy’s only Jewish LGBTQIA+ organization from marching with a float at ...

In a two-part historical special, History unpacks the dominating reign and cataclysmic demise of one of the world’s most ...