A massive bone pit hints at human sacrifice and fertility rituals when Romans ruled Britain
Dead puppies, potential human sacrifices, and a painted dog penis bone—what was going on in Roman-era Britain?
Greek Reporter20h
How Did Etruscan Civilization Influence the Roman Empire?
Etruscan civilization predated the Roman Empire by hundreds of years, and as such, the Romans were influenced by many ...
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This ancient amphitheatre near Rome doesn’t know if it’s a football pitch or a tourist attraction
The Rome Colosseum, Verona’s impressive arena – everyone knows Italy’s beloved ancient Roman amphitheatres, synonymous with ...
The Best Roman Ruins Aren’t in Rome: 10 Crowd-Free Alternatives Outside of Italy
Italy isn’t the only place with awe-inspiring ruins from the Roman Empire. Avoid the crowds and see the broader picture of ...
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What Would an Assassin's Creed Game in Ancient Rome Look Like?
The Assassin's Creed franchise has explored numerous historical eras and settings, but Ubisoft should strive to set one game ...
Opium, castoreum and patchouli: What an eye ointment reveals about ancient Rome
The Malabathrinum papyrus (P.Vindob. G 35250, Herakleopolis/Middle Egypt, 5th century CE) contains a recipe for an eye ...
This is what a surgical clinic looked like in ancient Rome
Discovered on accident in Rimini, Italy, this surgeon’s house and the hooks, scalpels, and mortars inside have expanded what ...
Public Radio International7d
A day in the life of an ancient Roman worker
The daily work grind is a routine that can be traced back centuries. People in ancient Rome got up, went to work and did it all over again the next day. But this routine is not the only thing workers ...
Jewish Telegraphic Agency3d
There aren’t Jewish fighters in Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator II.’ But what about in ancient Rome?
Did Jewish gladiators even exist? But many have occupied themselves with questions about the role of Jews in ancient Rome’s famous bloodsport, including whether fights took place in ancient ...
Angelo, Simone And Marco Amorico’s 10 Favorite Places In Rome
Pierluigi Restaurant Nestled in the beautiful Piazza De Ricci, Pierluigi is renowned for its exquisite seafood.
Wall Street Journal12d
Ancient Rome Was So Polluted With Lead That IQs Dropped
Lead pollution in ancient Rome was so high that it dropped the population’s IQ by around 3 points, if not more. Elites were exposed to lead through water pipes, cooking pots, bath tubs ...