A rare peek at the hidden waterworks behind Rome’s Trevi Fountain
The Trevi Fountain, arguably the world’s most famous, has graced screens for decades, from Fellini’s “La Dolce Vita” to ...
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The First Roman Aqueduct Ever Found in Slovakia Sports an Ancient Manufacturer’s Stamp and a Paw Print
During a recent excavation on the grounds of a mansion in Slovakia, researchers discovered something remarkable: a Roman ...
Discovery of ritual bath sheds light on Jewish life in ancient Rome
The ruins of an ancient Jewish ritual bath have been found near Rome – the oldest such discovery outside of the biblical ...
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Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Beautiful, but Also Smelled Nice, Too
But, in reality, ancient Greeks and Romans embraced bold colors, which archaeologists call “polychromy.” Brightly hued paints ...
Reviving the Wines of Ancient Rome
Drinking wine from two thousand years ago is everyone's dream. Even those who are teetotalers dream of savoring the 'nectar ...
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Jewish ritual bath discovered near Rome is the 'oldest discovery of its kind in the world'
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Romestead is a new co-op survival game where you've got to beat the hordes of undead to rebuild ancient Rome
The idea for Romestead largely comes from our love for the town-building and survival genre,” says Sam Bloom, fellow ...
Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were More Than Eye Candy—They Were Also Perfumed
Thousands of years ago, Greco-Roman statues offered viewers a multi-dimensional experience that also called to our olfactory ...
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When Rome Turned Ancient Greece’s Sparta into a Theme Park
After Rome conquered Ancient Greece, it turned Sparta into a theme park, with performances for tourists showcasing its ...
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The Etruscan-Roman Wars and the Crucial Role of Ancient Greeks
The Etruscans and Romans were fierce rivals and clashed in pivotal wars. What were the major battles that defined this ...
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A Stunning Collection of Rarely Seen Ancient Roman Sculptures Is Coming to North America for the First Time
The marbles in the Torlonia Collection have been inaccessible to the public for decades. Now, some of them will be exhibited ...