Two hefty Roman lead ingots (nicknamed “lead pigs”) have been declared treasure after being unearthed on grazing land in Ceredigion, west Wales. Dated to around AD 87 from their lettering, the pair ...

Metal detectorists have discovered two "exceptionally rare" lead blocks on farmland in west Wales. The ingots date back ...

The find - the first of its kind in west Wales - is incredibly rare and has been described as one of 'historical significance ...

The moon crossed the sun's path on February 17, causing what is known as an annular solar eclipse. The sun was not covered ...

On the other hand, Rachman’s invocation (somewhere between a fond hope and plaintive cry) of a post-Neronian presidency overlooks the fact that the normal political order in Rome was substantially ...

Can you identify the famous landmark? Test your knowledge of history and memory with this history brain teaser challenge now!

BIG RAPIDS – Big Rapids’ team wrestling season came to an end Wednesday in Cedar Springs with a 65-15 loss to Greenville in a district semifinal match. Winners for the Cardinals were Brody Selzer with ...

The Moon crossed the Sun’s path on February 17, causing what is known as an annular solar eclipse. The Sun was not covered ...

Two ancient lead ingots found in Ceredigion have been officially declared treasure. Dating back nearly 2,000 years, the Roman ...

The moral map of the Roman empire might seem fairly simple. There were good emperors, who governed wisely and brought stability, and there were bad emperors, whose tenures dissolved into cruelty and ...

The 2010 TV series Spartacus set the standard for ancient Rome/gladiator-centered stories on the small screen. Up to that point, ambitious storytelling was limited to feature films like the 2003 epic ...

Last Sunday, I was invited to preach at Oriel College, Oxford, by the Chaplain, Dr Robert Wainwright. All services in the chapel follow the Book of Common Prayer. This year is the 700th year of the ...