The Colosseum: Ancient ruin or modern venue?
Don't expect gladiators to make a latter-day comeback. And soccer has already been ruled out.
Archaeology
Nov 7, 2014
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'Hidden Treasure of Rome' project unveiled
For more than a century, hundreds of thousands of historical artifacts dating back to before the founding of Rome have been stored in crates in the Capitoline Museums of Rome, where they have remained mostly untouched. Now, ...
Archaeology
Sep 16, 2014
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Beloved in antiquity, Greece's hot springs left untapped
Hercules used them to regain his strength after his legendary labours, Hippocrates lauded their beneficial properties and even a famous Roman general, Sulla, said he owed his health to them.
Archaeology
Apr 8, 2014
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Vatican unveils restored catacombs with Google Maps tour
The Vatican on Tuesday unveiled a series of catacombs used by early Christians in Rome after a major restoration, including an online virtual tour by Google Maps offering a glimpse into the underground wonders.
Internet
Nov 19, 2013
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Livestock is major contributor to global warming: UN
Livestock farming makes up 14.5 percent of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions, the UN food agency said Thursday, proposing solutions like breeding less-flatulent types of cows.
Environment
Sep 26, 2013
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Family footwear find shows new side to Roman military
(Phys.org)—By looking at someone's shoes, you can tell a lot about the person wearing them. That old adage certainly rings true when looking at children's shoes from ancient Rome. Just ask Elizabeth Greene, a Classics professor, ...
Archaeology
Jan 21, 2013
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The first harbour of ancient Rome eventually found (Update)
Archaeologists have unearthed the great ancient monuments of Ostia, but the location of the harbour which supplied Rome with wheat remained to be discovered. Thanks to sedimentary cores, this "lost " harbour has eventually ...
Archaeology
Dec 7, 2012
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Rome to host 2014 'green' grand prix
The streets of Rome will be the backdrop for a race in the new Formula E world championship in 2014, it was announced on Saturday.
Energy & Green Tech
Dec 2, 2012
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New secrets from 'Bay of the Pirates' warship that sunk 2,300 years ago
(Phys.org) -- A recent study puts some finishing touches on the 2,300-year history of the beak-like weapon that an ancient warship used to ram enemy ships in the First Punic War, the conflict between ancient Rome and Carthage. ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jun 6, 2012
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Economists assert that above all else, political institutions determine the wealth of nations
It is among the grandest topics in scholarship: Why do some nations, such as the United States, become wealthy and powerful, while others remain stuck in poverty? And why do some of those powers, from ancient Rome to the ...
Economics & Business
Mar 23, 2012
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