In "Roman Catacomb Mystery," NOVA's forensic investigation follows a trail of ancient clues to uncover new secrets of life, death, and disease in the heyday of a mighty empire.

Interactive NOVA Labs NOVA Labs is a free digital platform that engages teens and lifelong learners in games and interactives that foster authentic scientific exploration. Participants take part ...

At a gladiator match in ancient Pompeii, tensions exploded and spectators became fighters in a riot. Gladiatorial games were a vital part of ancient Roman life, and in Pompeii, the amphitheater ...

The custom in the Roman Empire was for the dead to be cremated, not buried. The unusual choice reveals a surprising history and one man’s unexpected rise to power.

Who or what killed hundreds of people hidden in a burial chamber nearly 2,000 years ago?

Did a lethal plague kill thousands in ancient Rome? Centuries-old DNA may hold the answer.

Wednesday 8:00pm“Roman Catacomb Mystery” – Venture into a previously unknown complex under the city. (Also Thu. 8/4 at 3 a.m.; Sun. 8/7 at 2 p.m.) Aired: 08/03/16 Expired: 08/03/16 Rating ...

In a recently discovered tomb in Pompeii, archeologists made a startling discovery.