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You Can Now Walk Through the Colosseum’s Secret Tunnel Once Used by Ancient Roman Emperors

Experts say the notorious emperor Commodus may have survived an assassination attempt inside this tunnel, which is now open ...
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Myth and Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture From the Torlonia Collection

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Viewers are "likely to be surprised by the artistic audacity of this work and how fresh and ...
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Ancient Greek Minotaur Myth May Have Roots in Minoan Hallucinogenic Rituals

A new study suggests the Greek Minotaur myth may have originated from Minoan hallucinogenic rituals held at the labyrinthine of Knossos Palace ...
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New Steam Games For Fans Of Roman & Greek Mythology

Ancient Greek and Roman myths power diverse new games across genres and styles. Sequels and remakes (Hades 2, Titan Quest 2, Age of Mythology: Retold) modernize mythic gameplay. Indie and AAA titles ...
Ancient Origins

Myth of the Minotaur: The Making of a Monster

One of the most intriguing myths of ancient Greece is that of the Minotaur on the island of Crete, the bull-headed human-animal hybrid of Greek mythology. The story of the bestial Minotaur trapped in ...
Ancient Origins

Human Origins According to Ancient Greek Mythology

Every culture has an explanation about how we got here. The ancient Greeks were no different. The dramatic story of the origins of humanity in Greek mythology involves love, pain, and a hefty dose of ...