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You Can Now Walk Through the Colosseum's Secret Tunnel Once Used by Ancient Roman Emperors
A secret tunnel in the Colosseum once used by Roman emperors has opened to the public for the first time. The tunnel is known ...
In the heart of the ancient Roman city of Gabii, located just 11 miles east of Rome, a team of archaeologists led by ...
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Ancient Roman site reveals early humans butchered straight-tusked elephant and crafted bone tools
Volcanic ash deposits above and below the bones at Casal Lumbroso date the carcass to around 404,000 years ago, during a warm ...
Archaeologists recently uncovered a mysterious Roman-era settlement site in Germany, complete with building remains and hundreds of artifacts dating back nearly two millennia. The Schafbreite site, ...
Ancient Roman dishes, including Pompeii bread, honey cakes and olive paste, were recreated from archaeological findings in ...
Caligula, the ancient Roman emperor infamous for his insanity and cruelty, may have had a soft spot for plants, according to recently published research. A new study co-authored by Trevor Luke, a ...
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From gladiators to mock naval battles, what were the major sports events in the ancient world?
The ancient Athenian writer Isocrates (436–338 BC) once commented: "Many cities judge those who excel in the athletic ...
In our modern-day world, we’re constantly inundated with different entertainment mediums – whether it’s a flashy Instagram post on your feed or the latest star-studded blockbuster to hit the theaters, ...
Recognizable quotes on the ancient Romans: “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” “All roads lead to Rome.” “Rome was not built in a day.” Caesar Augustus boasted, “I found Rome a city of brick and left ...
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