Flying buttresses act the same way ancient Roman columns did, countering the horizontal force of the arch. They also provide for more ground area underneath: more worshippers could fit into a church ...

The victory of the Roman emperor Trajan over the ... It’s a tale that reads like an ancient comic strip. Take Trajan’s Column for a spin: Click the arrows at left for a guided tour, or explore ...

Archaeologists in Cyprus made a remarkable discovery—an intricately designed 4th-century Roman mosaic depicting a dramatic ...