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'It's really an extraordinary story,' historian Steven Tuck says of the Romans he tracked who survived the AD 79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius
"I have found two or three rich guys, but I found a couple hundred middle class and even some desperately poor people who ...
The 1,900-year-old grave marker of a Roman sailor named Sextus Congenius Verus had been missing from an Italian museum for ...
Explore the 11 best UNESCO sites in Italy, from Rome’s Colosseum to Florence, Venice, Pompeii, and Sicily’s temples. Italy, home to the world’s most heritage sites, is perfect for history lovers.
Is this the real reason the Roman Empire collapsed? Throughout antiquity, kingdoms and nations rose and fell but Rome stood strong—until its steep decline. The fall of this ancient superpower is so ...
Archaeologists recently unearthed the remains of a massive Roman council hall in Turkey – and the site holds carvings linked to early Christian worship. The discovery, found in the ancient city of ...
Being a Roman emperor was a risky job. It wasn't unusual for emperors to be killed by usurpers wanting to remove them from power. They also faced many health challenges, such as death from epidemics ...
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New data from Pompeii shows that the city was still inhabited after the eruption of 79 AD
Life in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii did not end with the volcanic eruption of 79 AD. New data and traces uncovered during the restoration work on the Insula Meridionalis – the southern district ...
Latin inscriptions from the ancient world can tell us about Roman emperors’ decrees and enslaved people’s thoughts – if we can read them. Now an artificial intelligence tool is helping historians ...
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 ...
There’s no rehabilitating the reputation of Caligula. The 1st-century C.E. Roman Emperor has gone down in the annals of history accused of deeply transgressive behavior, to say nothing of his ...
In case you've faced some hurdles solving the clue, Infamous Roman emperor, we've got the answer for you. Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, and ...
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. By most historical accounts, the Roman Emperor Caligula was a ...
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