Roman Empire

U.S. President Donald Trump watches a match during the UFC 327 event at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, U.S., April 11, 2026.

The Real Reason Emperor Trump Is Putting on Gladiator Games

The UFC cage fight at the White House is about politics, not entertainment.

David Gardner

Roman ring

Truck Driver Stumbles Across Ultra Rare Ancient Treasure

Kevin Minto says he’ll continue to visit the site in the hope of turning up other prizes hidden in the dirt.

Will Neal

Found treasure photo illustration

Treasure Hunter Finds 15,000 Roman Coins in Clay Pots

He had only found 2,700 coins in 10 years with his metal detector.

Harry Thompson

A dive guide shows tourists a copy of the original statues preserved at the Museum of Baiae, representing Dionysus with ivy crown in the Nymphaeum of punta Epitaffio, the submerged ancient Roman city of Baiae at the Baiae Underwater Park, part of the Campi Flegrei Archaeological Park complex site in Pozzuoli near Naples.

Newly Found Underwater Villa Believed to Belong to Cicero

The villa is situated in the Roman Empire’s most notorious resort town, where the most powerful Roman figures would go for non-stop partying.

Amber Levis

A photo illustration of Denzel Washington in Gladiator II.

ENTERTAIN ME, DADDY

Denzel Washington Is Hotter Than Ever in ‘Gladiator II’

The robes. The rings. The bombast. The sexuality. We need to talk about Macrinus…

Barry Levitt

Gladiator II

SWORDS AND SANDALS

The Real Story Behind All the ‘Gladiator II’ Chaos

Just how true to what actually happened is the new “Gladiator” sequel? Our historians weigh in. This is our Roman Empire...

Dr. Peta Greenfield