Unveiling the Underwater Marvels of Ancient Baiae | stupidDOPE
Italian archaeologists uncovered Roman mosaics dating back to Baiae, a luxurious city that sunk due to volcanic activity, providing insights into ancient Roman opulence. [ more ]
Villa found near Mount Vesuvius may be where Emperor Augustus died
An extravagant villa in Somma Vesuviana, possibly linked to the death of Emperor Augustus, is being excavated by University of Tokyo archaeologists. [ more ]
Unveiling the Underwater Marvels of Ancient Baiae | stupidDOPE
Italian archaeologists uncovered Roman mosaics dating back to Baiae, a luxurious city that sunk due to volcanic activity, providing insights into ancient Roman opulence. [ more ]
Villa found near Mount Vesuvius may be where Emperor Augustus died
An extravagant villa in Somma Vesuviana, possibly linked to the death of Emperor Augustus, is being excavated by University of Tokyo archaeologists. [ more ]
Who Were Cleopatra's Rivals for Mark Antony's Love?
Fulvia and Octavia, Antony's wives, became Cleopatra's determined rivals, marked by revenge and political intrigue in their relationships with the powerful Roman general. [ more ]
Rare Constantine silver ingots saved from illegal sale
Three rare Roman silver ingots found in Ukraine reveal historical minting practices and are the first of their kind discovered outside the Roman Empire. [ more ]
Their heads were nailed to the trees': what was life and death like for Roman legionnaires?
The defeat of Quinctilius Varus by German rebels in AD9 was a moment of horror and humiliation for the Romans.
The defeat showed that even a powerful and disciplined military force like the Romans could be vulnerable when ambushed and cut off from reinforcements. [ more ]