That Roman Centurion, a well-acclaimed symbol of authority and military prowess, was tasked with overseeing the crucifixion; a humdrum, if not callous, duty for a man hardened by the brutality of ...

In two new books, the historians Adrian Goldsworthy and Tom Holland portray an empire that knew how to hold back from a fight and make room for upstarts. Someone’s husband trying on a Roman ...

A reenactment group depicts a Roman centurion and his soldiers. Archaeologists have found a collection of ancient letters featuring correspondence between Roman military commanders.