Nero then inherited the imperial throne at age 17 after Claudius died in A.D. 54; several Roman historians alleged that Claudius had been poisoned by Agrippina in order to advance her son.

An ancient Roman wood and ivory throne has been unearthed at a dig in Herculaneum, Italian archaeologists said Tuesday. IE 11 is not supported.

Archaeologists have deciphered the text on an ancient Roman boundary stone found in northern Israel in the former biblical city of Abel Beth Maacah. Skip to main content. Gear.