First words decoded from burnt scrolls that haven’t been read in nearly 2,000 years
This week, explore decoded words from charred ancient scrolls, meet heroic frog daddies, see Grand Canyon-size lunar features ...
Valentine's Day in Ancient Rome
A look at the potential Roman origins of Valentine's Day. What are the origins of Valentine's Day? Perhaps the answer lies in a pagan festival that starts in a cave above Ancient Rome.
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Sweat of Ancient Greek Athletes Was Valued Like Gold in Antiquity
The sweat of ancient Greek and Roman athletes was a prized commodity believed to confer special health benefits.
Plumber stumbles across hoard of ancient coins in field: 'Once in a lifetime find'
David Dunn, a plumber from Sapcote, Leicestershire, is auctioning off 50 coins that he found while metal detecting in summer ...
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Ancient Rome's Sanitation System: Centuries Ahead of It's Time
How did the Ancient Romans manage clean water and waste disposal so effectively? Their groundbreaking sanitation system set the standard for future civilizations. Explore how it worked!
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Ancient papyrus documenting ‘best Roman court case since Jesus’ trial’ found in desert cave
Explore the fascinating narrative of forgery and tax evasion in ancient Rome through the discovery of a remarkable Greek ...
I've been a tour guide in Italy for 17 years. My top recommendation is an incredible ancient port city that's way less crowded than Rome.
I've been working as a tour guide in Rome since 2008, and it only seems to be getting more crowded with tourists. Instead, go ...
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Why Ancient Roman Concrete Lasted Thousands of Years
The ancient Romans were great builders, especially known for their aqueducts. These are still standing today because they ...
Elon Musk is looking for the secrets of Ancient Rome and has paid for it: his goal is the Herculaneum papyri
A groundbreaking project seeks to unlock the secrets of ancient Roman philosophy with the help of cutting-edge technology and ...
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Rome is a surprisingly family-friendly city - here's what to do on a budget
At that point, I hit the book. From the ancient Pantheon to the beauties of Michaelangelo’s Sistine Chapel and Salvi’s Trevi ...
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Incredibly rare ancient Egyptian jewelry now fetches less than a Cartier bracelet
With dazzling pieces from ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt, these historic gems may just cost less than today’s designer ...