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fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Secret pope's palace built 1,000 years before the Vatican discovered

"This is an extraordinarily important find for the city of Rome and its medieval history, as no extensive archaeological excavations have ever been carried out in the square in modern times," said the Italian Ministry of Culture.
Juventus
fromBig Think
3 weeks ago

The Empire reflects back: Rome's lasting influence on British culture

In his Historia Regum Britanniae, Geoffrey of Monmouth recounts the legendary journey of Brutus, a supposed Trojan descendant, to establish Britannia, blending myth with history.
London politics
fromOpen Culture
1 month ago

The Simple, Ingenious Design of the Ancient Roman Javelin: How the Romans Engineered a Remarkably Effective Weapon

"Every­body has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." - Mike Tyson.
History
#archaeology
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fromMail Online
2 months ago

Archaeologists find lost city that rewrites ancient Rome's collapse

The excavation of Interamna Lirenas challenges assumptions about the stability of Roman colonies during the Empire's collapse.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Two near lifesize sculptures found during excavations of Pompeii tomb

Two lifesize sculptures suggest high social status of a woman, possibly a priestess, found in Pompeii tomb.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 month ago

Garlanded sarcophagus found in Stratonikeia

An ornate sarcophagus has been uncovered in Stratonikeia, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and wealth from nearly 2,000 years ago.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 month ago

3D animation of Colosseum explains all

The 3D animation by Deconstructed provides an in-depth understanding of the Colosseum's construction and functions, particularly its crowd control and performance mechanics.
London
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

A Roman Gladiator and a Lion Met in Combat. Only One Walked Away.

Archaeologists found the first direct evidence of a gladiator mauled by a lion in Britain.
Juventus
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

'Rare' lost tomb of Roman gladiator found 2,000 years later in 'extraordinary' discovery: scientists

Discovery of a 2,000-year-old gladiator tomb in Naples provides insight into the lives and societal roles of Roman gladiators.
Renovation
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Archaeologists find lost city that rewrites ancient Rome's collapse

The excavation of Interamna Lirenas challenges assumptions about the stability of Roman colonies during the Empire's collapse.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Two near lifesize sculptures found during excavations of Pompeii tomb

Two lifesize sculptures suggest high social status of a woman, possibly a priestess, found in Pompeii tomb.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 month ago

Garlanded sarcophagus found in Stratonikeia

An ornate sarcophagus has been uncovered in Stratonikeia, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and wealth from nearly 2,000 years ago.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 month ago

3D animation of Colosseum explains all

The 3D animation by Deconstructed provides an in-depth understanding of the Colosseum's construction and functions, particularly its crowd control and performance mechanics.
London
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

A Roman Gladiator and a Lion Met in Combat. Only One Walked Away.

Archaeologists found the first direct evidence of a gladiator mauled by a lion in Britain.
Juventus
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

'Rare' lost tomb of Roman gladiator found 2,000 years later in 'extraordinary' discovery: scientists

Discovery of a 2,000-year-old gladiator tomb in Naples provides insight into the lives and societal roles of Roman gladiators.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

How to Evade Taxes in Ancient Rome? A 1,900-Year-Old Papyrus Offers a Guide.

The legal proceedings surrounding Gadalias and Saulos reveal the severity of tax evasion in ancient Rome, where penalties ranged from fines to execution.
Law
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | The Roman Empire Loved by Elon Musk and Steve Bannon Never Existed

The right wing admires ancient Rome but focuses on its decline as a warning for modern America.
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
2 months ago

Roman Girls and Marriage in Ancient Rome

In ancient Rome, girls were often married by the age of twelve, though middle-class marriages typically occurred in the mid-to-late teens, illustrating differing societal norms.
History
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
3 months ago

How Roman society integrated people who altered their bodies and defied gender norms

President Trump signed executive orders restricting transgender rights, echoing historical tensions around gender identity.
Ancient Rome recognized complex gender identities, contrasting modern binary views.
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fromSFGATE
7 months ago

Nightmarish marine creature washes onto Southern California beach

Tim Daly, a California Department of Fish and Wildlife spokesperson, reported that the washed-up creature appears to be a common moray eel, albeit unsightly and bleached due to death.
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