This straight-arm gesture was first popularized by the Italian fascist leader Benito Mussolini. There’s no evidence that there was ever such a thing as a ‘Roman salute’ in antiquity. From airing his ...

The Romans achieved a lot, but they may have reached greater heights without the prevalence of lead pollution The Romans invented concrete, aqueducts, and the basis of the modern calendar. But their ...

Here's what the ancient Greeks and Romans can teach us about the environment and ourselves. From Roman soldiers in crowded camps to emperors cleaning up rivers, there are many lessons to be learned.