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Archaeologists uncovered Roman houses found in Rome beneath Piazza Venezia, revealing rare insights into working-class life.
Ancient Rome’s Most Notorious Emperor Was Also a Medicine Nerd, New Study Reveals A new look into Caligula suggests his reputation as a master poisoner came from an expertise in plants.
DNA research by biologist Gonçalo Themudo has revealed that Ancient Romans' popular garum was made from sardines, offering insights into the umami-rich fish sauce exported across Europe.
That sounds plausible. One thing the ancient writers did get absolutely right was that Carthage was founded in the 9th century BC and had Phoenician origins.
A software model from Google DeepMind put a more precise date on an important Latin text credited to a Roman emperor as a demonstration of its capabilities.
Lifestyle Ancient Roman emperor Caligula had an unexpected interest in medicinal plants, historians find Tyrannical leader's botanical knowledge may have been motivated by fear of assassination ...
This article explores the practice and cultural significance of adult breastfeeding in ancient Rome.
A mosaic panel on travertine slabs, depicting an erotic theme from the Roman era, was returned to the archaeological park of Pompeii on Tuesday, after being stolen by a Nazi German captain during ...
Ancient Rome (pink and green silks) won this race in 2023. DAY ONE at Glorious Goodwood kicks off with a typically competitive handicap in the form of the Chesterfield Cup (1.20pm). The one-mile ...
Nun’s skeleton reveals that some ancient women were extreme hermits Self-tormenting practices were all the rage in ancient Byzantium, from wearing chains to living on top of small pillars—and ...
The most expensive mistake in ancient Roman history Two thousand years ago, the Roman Army embarked on a far-flung hunt for silver. A new discovery reveals how close they came to finding an empire ...