Today we often hear about “fake news” in politics and media. But what if something similar already existed in antiquity? The ...

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

The fall of the Roman Empire is usually blamed on barbarian invasions, economic decline, or political corruption. But what if there was another, less obvious reason? In this video we explore one of ...

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 ...

During the first part of the two-part special event, viewers tuning in will learn more about the brutal assassination that led to Rome’s first emperor, Augustus, being ushered in.

Rome — Part of a medieval tower in central Rome collapsed on Monday, killing one person, local news reported. The incident occurred at the historic 13th century Torre dei Conti, which is undergoing ...

Rome (CNN) — In video footage, it almost looks like an earthquake. The ancient Torre dei Conti, which has occupied a street corner of central Rome since medieval times, is suddenly enveloped in ...

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