Roman gate closed after bits of ancient stone fall off
Rome's ruins are such an integral part of the Eternal City that it can be suprising when sometimes bits of them fall off.
Archaeology
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Analysis of Roman coins uncovers evidence of financial crisis
New scientific analysis of the composition of Roman denarii has brought fresh understanding to a financial crisis briefly mentioned by the Roman statesman and writer Marcus Tullius Cicero in his essay on moral leadership, ...
Archaeology
Apr 6, 2022
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Rare stone discovered outlining ancient Rome's city limits
Archaeologists have discovered a rare stone delineating the city limits of ancient Rome that dates from the age of Emperor Claudius in 49 A.D. and was found during excavations for a new sewage system.
Archaeology
Jul 16, 2021
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Video: How lead (maybe) caused the downfall of ancient Rome
Ancient Rome's emperors did some pretty bizarre stuff—bursting into uncontrollable fits of laughter, appointing a horse as a priest, dressing in animal skins and attacking people ... the list goes on.
Other
Jun 29, 2021
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Eruption of Alaska's Okmok volcano linked to period of extreme cold in ancient Rome
An international team of scientists and historians has found evidence connecting an unexplained period of extreme cold in ancient Rome with an unlikely source: a massive eruption of Alaska's Okmok volcano, located on the ...
Earth Sciences
Jun 22, 2020
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Sarcophagus dedicated to Romulus discovered in Roman forum
Archaeologists excavating the Roman Forum have discovered an underground shrine dedicated to Romulus, the founder of the ancient city.
Archaeology
Feb 18, 2020
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Romosexuality: Embracing queer sex and love in Ancient times
Greek homosexuality has been set upon a pedestal, deemed a worthy and respectable model for romance by philosophers, writers and lovers alike. The reality is, though, that love and sex for the queer community owe more to ...
Social Sciences
Feb 13, 2020
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Shoes fit for the Gods go on display at Italy's Pitti Palace
As sandal season fast approaches, a new exhibit on ancient footwear at a top Italian museum seeks to remind today's well-heeled that when it comes to fashion, do as the Romans did.
Archaeology
Feb 4, 2020
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The dark side of plant-based food—it's more about money than you may think
If you were to believe newspapers and dietary advice leaflets, you'd probably think that doctors and nutritionists are the people guiding us through the thicket of what to believe when it comes to food. But food trends are ...
Environment
Dec 10, 2019
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Long-distance timber trade underpinned the Roman Empire's construction
The ancient Romans relied on long-distance timber trading to construct their empire, according to a study published December 4, 2019 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Mauro Bernabei from the National Research Council, ...
Archaeology
Dec 4, 2019
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