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It’s survived plagues, fires, invasions and bombing. Now an Australian woman is scrambling to save it once more
The remarkable 1500-year-old Biblioteca Capitolare in Verona is widely viewed as the world’s oldest continuously operating ...
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Istanbul vs. Constantinople: Why Both Words Are Greek
Istanbul, formerly Constantinople, is a Greek name, too, deriving from the Greek phrase "Is tin poli," meaning "to the city." ...
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Archaeologists unearthed an ancient defense network hidden underground for 1,500 years.
Archaeologists have found the remains of a Roman fortress in northern Sinai. The discovery illuminates the Roman Empire’s ...
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Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida
It is an excellent example of a provincial Roman capital during the empire and in the years afterwards. Description is available under license CC-BY-SA IGO 3.0 De kolonie van Augusta Emerita – het ...
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The ancient empire that civilization forgot
A procession of gods marches across the wall of what may have been a royal mausoleum near Hattusa, capital of the lost Hittite Empire. The ancient city—in what is today central Türkiye—was ...
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Palou and Penske set pace in 1st stage of Indy 500 qualifying. Andretti in danger of missing race
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Three familiar faces were at the top of the Indianapolis 500 qualifying board after the first round of time trials, with two-time defending IndyCar series champion Alex Palou ...
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Pato O'Ward pulls back the curtain on potential Indy 500 pecking order as preparation intensifies
Arrow McLaren star, Pato O'Ward, and the other 33 Indy 500 entrants took to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Indy 500 practice in the third week of May. After the third day of practice ...
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Indianapolis 500 on pace for 1st sellout since 2016 and local television blackout will be lifted
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis 500 is expected to be sold out and the local blackout will be lifted so fans in the area unable to attend can watch it live. It will be the first grandstand ...
How the humble chestnut traced the rise and fall of the Roman Empire
The chestnut trees of Europe tell a hidden story charting the fortunes of ancient Rome and the legacy it left in the ...
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A Roman-era ‘superhighway’ is disappearing. Italy has a plan to save it.
The Appian Way symbolized the Roman Empire’s might ... The only problem: There was no modern map of the route. He contacted Riccardo Carnovalini, a prominent hiker who has spent nearly four ...
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I can't ask for a better person”: Scott McLaughlin makes feelings clear on reuniting with Team Penske alum for the Indy 500
Team Penske driver Scott McLaughlin will reunite with 2019 Indianapolis 500 winner Simon Pagenaud for another collaborative effort at the prestigious event. Ahead of the practice runs, McLaughlin ...
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Rain delays opening day for Indianapolis 500 as Kanaan awaits approval to be Larson's replacement
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The first day of practice for the 109th Indianapolis 500 has been delayed by rain, causing a disruption to Tuesday's schedule at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The day was ...