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fromNature
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Daily briefing: Bite marks on bones hint that Romans really did fight lions

Discovery of gladiator's pelvis marks indicates evidence of lion-human combat in Roman times.
Concerns arise over undisclosed use of AI in scientific papers affecting integrity.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
London

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.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago
London food

Roman Gladiator Remains Show First Proof of Human-Animal Combat

Recent archaeological findings provide rare evidence of gladiators' combat with beasts, including a notable bite mark from a lion.
The discovery enriches the historical understanding of gladiatorial games and their brutality.
OMG science
fromNature
2 weeks ago

Daily briefing: Bite marks on bones hint that Romans really did fight lions

Discovery of gladiator's pelvis marks indicates evidence of lion-human combat in Roman times.
Concerns arise over undisclosed use of AI in scientific papers affecting integrity.
London
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks 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.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago
London food

Roman Gladiator Remains Show First Proof of Human-Animal Combat

Recent archaeological findings provide rare evidence of gladiators' combat with beasts, including a notable bite mark from a lion.
The discovery enriches the historical understanding of gladiatorial games and their brutality.
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History
fromMedievalists.net
4 weeks ago

Icebergs, Iceland, and the Fall of Rome: New Evidence Reveals the Impact of a Medieval Climate Crisis - Medievalists.net

New evidence links a climate event to the reshaping of Europe after the Roman Empire's collapse.
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Germany news
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago

A mass grave for fighters in a Roman Empire-era battle is revealed in Vienna

A mass grave of 1st-century warriors, discovered in Vienna, reveals unique evidence of early conflict between Germanic tribes and the Roman Empire.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Germany news

Roman-era battlefield mass grave discovered under Vienna football pitch

Archaeologists in Vienna discovered a mass grave of warriors from the first-century Roman Empire, marking a unique find in military history.
fromMail Online
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Artifact found in footsteps of Jesus unveils new era of history

Ancient Roman settlements discovered, indicating wider control of the empire than previously believed.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Germany news

Mass Grave From Roman Empire Found Under Vienna Soccer Field

Archaeologists discovered a mass grave in Vienna linked to a military defeat during Roman battles with Germanic tribes, revealing rare uncremated remains.
Germany news
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago

A mass grave for fighters in a Roman Empire-era battle is revealed in Vienna

A mass grave of 1st-century warriors, discovered in Vienna, reveals unique evidence of early conflict between Germanic tribes and the Roman Empire.
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Roman-era battlefield mass grave discovered under Vienna football pitch

Archaeologists in Vienna discovered a mass grave of warriors from the first-century Roman Empire, marking a unique find in military history.
Miscellaneous
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Artifact found in footsteps of Jesus unveils new era of history

Ancient Roman settlements discovered, indicating wider control of the empire than previously believed.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Germany news

Mass Grave From Roman Empire Found Under Vienna Soccer Field

Archaeologists discovered a mass grave in Vienna linked to a military defeat during Roman battles with Germanic tribes, revealing rare uncremated remains.
more#archaeology
Books
fromOpen Culture
1 month ago

Why the Romans Stopped Reading Books

Reading culture in ancient Rome declined alongside the empire's wider cultural decay, with significant impacts on literature and education.
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fromMail Online
3 months ago

Ancient papyrus scroll is deciphered after 1,900 YEARS

A newly deciphered Roman-era papyrus reveals details of a tax fraud case, significant for understanding ancient legal systems.
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fromFast Company
3 months ago

What's the Roman salute? Here's the history of Musk's controversial hand gesture

Elon Musk's connection to Roman antiquity sparks debates about symbols and gestures in modern contexts.
fromMedievalists.net
3 months ago
History

The Genetic History of Rome, with Hannah Moots - Medievalists.net

Ancient DNA research unveils crucial insights into human history and population dynamics.
fromMail Online
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Were the Romans STUPID? Lead pollution caused widespread IQ declines

Lead pollution during the Roman Empire may have caused widespread cognitive decline in the population due to increased industrial activity.
Lead exposure linked to lower IQ and various health issues, particularly damaging to children. The research utilized ice cores for historical analysis.
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fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago

'Gladiator II' Is More Than Just a Spectacle

Ridley Scott's Gladiator II elevates the spectacle of its predecessor with increased characters, extravagant battles, and a visually stunning presentation.
Online learning
fromOpen Culture
5 months ago

How Ancient Romans Traveled Without Maps

Romans used itineraries, not maps, for navigation.
The Itinerarium Antonini was crucial for travel.
Travel relied on local amenities for comfort.
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