As the northeast Johnson County city considers changing its definition of dangerous wild animals to include all monkeys - ...

While archaeologists have previously documented a few similar examples of ancient Roman pet monkeys elsewhere, they ...

Roman military officials stationed at an Egyptian port were crazy about their pets, and seem to have been particularly fond of monkeys. Specifically, these ancient warriors adored Indian macaques, ...

The recent archaeological discovery also deepens our understanding of trade networks between India and the Roman Empire.

According to April Stewart, founder of Gulf Coast Primate Sanctuary, a non-profit in Mississippi that serves as a refuge for ...

Archaeologists working at the animal cemetery at Berenike have documented remains from three dozen primates, marking a significant shift in Roman pet-keeping practices. Previously, the handful of ...

There were many ways in which the elites of ancient Roman society flaunted their wealth. They built vast villas, sponsored ...