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The Numbers Behind Ancient Rome: Stats that Define *the* Supercity of the Ancient World
According to Roman mythology, the city of Rome was founded on April 21, 753 BCE, by Romulus, a half-god who vanquished his twin brother Remus to become the city’s first king. What began as a small ...
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Raising a Really Big Stink
Despite this foul-smelling atmosphere, the ancient Romans are widely admired for what appears to be an enormous commitment to hygiene and public health. We know they built vast sewer systems, such as ...
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Sweat of Ancient Greek Athletes Was Valued Like Gold in Antiquity
The sweat of ancient Greek and Roman athletes was a prized commodity believed to confer special health benefits.