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History
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
2 days ago

Digital Reconstruction of Caesarea Maritima: A Gallery of 11 Images

Caesarea Maritima was a major Eastern Mediterranean trading hub built by Herod the Great, centered on a fortress-like harbor and supported by extensive urban infrastructure.
Pets
fromMail Online
5 months ago

Cats arrived in Europe with the ancient Romans, study finds

Domestic cats (Felis catus) emerged about 3,500 years ago in North Africa and reached Europe and the UK around 2,000 years ago via Roman trade.
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