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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 ...
A family cleaning their backyard in New Orleans discovered an unusual marble tablet with some characters in Latin ...
The origins of Rome have been debated for centuries but one tale has prevailed over the rest: twin brothers Romulus and Remus ...
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Rome’s Secret Soldier God
Did you know the Roman army revered a little-known god named Jupiter Dolichenus? Join Dr. M as he uncovers the secrets of this unusual deity at the ancient Roman site of Vindolanda.
A relief panel carved in Afyon marble featuring the Egyptian sphinx-god Tutu, discovered in the Roman bathhouse at Sagalassos, Turkey. (Hale Pak/AA via Arkeonews) ...
A 2nd-century marble marker missing since WWII resurfaces in the Riverbend area, launching an international investigation and ...
Greek and Roman architecture together form a lasting legacy of innovation, with Roman engineering building upon and enhancing ...
The seat is across from the entrance to the Villa of the Mysteries, a large property full of beautiful frescoes located just ...
At The Met, “Divine Egypt” brings a 3,000-year pantheon of gods to life through sculpture, relief, and sacred art.
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Who Were the Ancient Toilet Gods?
Throughout history, various cultures have attributed divine significance to toilets, latrines, and excrement. Toilet gods — deities associated with these essential yet often overlooked aspects of ...
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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