The Eastern and Western Roman Empires had a layered history, experienced a major division, and left lasting cultural and ...

At its height, the Roman Empire covered much of Europe, as well as parts of Africa and Asia. It stretched from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to what is now part of Iraq, Kuwait, Turkey and Syria ...

The Roman Empire and the Silk Routes investigates the trade routes between Rome and the powerful empires of inner Asia, including the Parthian Empire of ancient Persia, ... Asia Silk Road Asie Rome ...

Long before the Mongol Empire arose, Asia’s first nomadic empire, horse-riding Xiongnu people, conquered ethnic groups across the continent’s northeastern and central expanses (SN: 1/29/10).

For those not regularly pondering the Roman Empire, it refers to a territory 2,000 years ago comprising regions of Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia that was ruled by emperors.

Archaeologists in western Turkey have discovered the 1,800-year-old equivalent of "box seats" at a giant arena dating to the Roman Empire. All segments of society attended the arena's events, but ...