 A Latin epigraphy believed to date from the 3rd century AD and dedicated to the goddess Fortuna Folianensis, indicates that the name Foglianise was of Roman origin, possibly connected with a substantial land owner names Folius Oriens.There appear to have been significant economic changes in the 3rd and 4th centuries involving changes to the route of the road to Telesia.Roman era relics include the remains of a water storage tank.