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Daily Life in Roman Aphrodisias: Insights from Archaeology
Aphrodisias, a Roman city in modern-day Turkey, thrived from the 1st to 7th centuries AD, with its daily life varying greatly by social class, from wealthy citizens attending public events and private parties to craftspeople and slaves performing manual labor; its well-preserved ruins, including the...
Daily Life in Roman Aphrodisias: Insights from Archaeology
Aphrodisias, a Roman city in modern-day Turkey, thrived from the 1st to 7th centuries AD, with its daily life varying greatly by social class, from wealthy citizens attending public events and private parties to craftspeople and slaves performing manual labor; its well-preserved ruins, including the...
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Pompeii's Reconstructed Garden Reveals Ancient Roman Horticulture and Commerce
Archaeologists in Pompeii have reconstructed the Garden of Hercules, a 1st-century BC commercial flower garden near the House of the Perfumer, planting over 2,000 historically accurate plants including roses, violets, and ruscus to illustrate the economic and horticultural practices of ancient Rome.
Pompeii's Reconstructed Garden Reveals Ancient Roman Horticulture and Commerce
Archaeologists in Pompeii have reconstructed the Garden of Hercules, a 1st-century BC commercial flower garden near the House of the Perfumer, planting over 2,000 historically accurate plants including roses, violets, and ruscus to illustrate the economic and horticultural practices of ancient Rome.
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Roman Road Map Predates Michelin's Guide by Two Millennia
The Tabula Peutingeriana, a 4th-century Roman map, predates Michelin's Red Guide by nearly 2000 years, depicting an extensive road network with service stations (mansiones), mile markers (milaria), and detailed travel routes across the Roman Empire.
Roman Road Map Predates Michelin's Guide by Two Millennia
The Tabula Peutingeriana, a 4th-century Roman map, predates Michelin's Red Guide by nearly 2000 years, depicting an extensive road network with service stations (mansiones), mile markers (milaria), and detailed travel routes across the Roman Empire.
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Earthquake Renovations Uncover Roman Theater in Sisak
During renovations of Sisak's town hall following the 2020 earthquakes, archaeologists unearthed a Roman theater's orchestra, a twenty-meter diameter semicircular structure, providing new insights into the city's ancient urbanism.
Earthquake Renovations Uncover Roman Theater in Sisak
During renovations of Sisak's town hall following the 2020 earthquakes, archaeologists unearthed a Roman theater's orchestra, a twenty-meter diameter semicircular structure, providing new insights into the city's ancient urbanism.
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Herculaneum Scroll Deciphered: "On Vices" by Philodemus
Using virtual unwrapping technology, researchers deciphered a carbonized scroll from Herculaneum, revealing it as "On Vices" by the Greek philosopher Philodemus, part of a larger ethical treatise, potentially the first book, challenging previous assumptions and opening new avenues for understanding ...
Herculaneum Scroll Deciphered: "On Vices" by Philodemus
Using virtual unwrapping technology, researchers deciphered a carbonized scroll from Herculaneum, revealing it as "On Vices" by the Greek philosopher Philodemus, part of a larger ethical treatise, potentially the first book, challenging previous assumptions and opening new avenues for understanding ...
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Roman Gladiator Skeleton Shows First Evidence of Lion Attack
A Roman gladiator skeleton in York, UK, shows tooth marks on the pelvis, providing the first physical evidence of a lion attack, confirmed by forensic analysis comparing the wounds to modern lion bites, suggesting gladiatorial combat with wild animals was a common spectacle in Roman Britain.
Roman Gladiator Skeleton Shows First Evidence of Lion Attack
A Roman gladiator skeleton in York, UK, shows tooth marks on the pelvis, providing the first physical evidence of a lion attack, confirmed by forensic analysis comparing the wounds to modern lion bites, suggesting gladiatorial combat with wild animals was a common spectacle in Roman Britain.
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AI Speeds Up Analysis of Ancient Roman Inscriptions
A new AI system, Aeneas, helps historians analyze incomplete ancient Roman inscriptions by identifying similar texts, improving accuracy and speed. It successfully narrowed down the possible dates of the Res Gestae Divi Augusti inscription in Ankara, Turkey, to two ranges widely accepted by historia...
AI Speeds Up Analysis of Ancient Roman Inscriptions
A new AI system, Aeneas, helps historians analyze incomplete ancient Roman inscriptions by identifying similar texts, improving accuracy and speed. It successfully narrowed down the possible dates of the Res Gestae Divi Augusti inscription in Ankara, Turkey, to two ranges widely accepted by historia...
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44% Bias Score
Treasure of Tomares" Exhibit Showcases Largest Roman Coin Collection in Spain
The National Archaeological Museum in Madrid is exhibiting the "Treasure of Tomares," a collection of over 50,000 Roman coins discovered in Seville, Spain, in 2016, offering unique insights into the late third and early fourth centuries A.D.
Treasure of Tomares" Exhibit Showcases Largest Roman Coin Collection in Spain
The National Archaeological Museum in Madrid is exhibiting the "Treasure of Tomares," a collection of over 50,000 Roman coins discovered in Seville, Spain, in 2016, offering unique insights into the late third and early fourth centuries A.D.
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Pompeiians' Last Moments Revealed in House of Helle and Phrixus
Archaeologists in Pompeii uncovered the remains of four individuals, including a child, who perished in the House of Helle and Phrixus during the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius; they initially barricaded a bedroom door with furniture but later attempted to flee, their remains found in the banquet ...
Pompeiians' Last Moments Revealed in House of Helle and Phrixus
Archaeologists in Pompeii uncovered the remains of four individuals, including a child, who perished in the House of Helle and Phrixus during the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius; they initially barricaded a bedroom door with furniture but later attempted to flee, their remains found in the banquet ...
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Previously Unknown Philodemus Papyrus Found in Herculaneum
X-ray technology revealed an unknown work by the Epicurean philosopher Philodemus, part of his "On Evil" series, within the Herculaneum papyrus PHerc.172, a discovery significant for understanding Epicurean ethics and ancient literature.
Previously Unknown Philodemus Papyrus Found in Herculaneum
X-ray technology revealed an unknown work by the Epicurean philosopher Philodemus, part of his "On Evil" series, within the Herculaneum papyrus PHerc.172, a discovery significant for understanding Epicurean ethics and ancient literature.
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Ancient Deity's Head Unearthed During Excavation of Roman Basilica
Archaeologists excavating Rome's fifth-century Basilica of St. Stephen discovered the remarkably preserved head of an ancient statue, likely a deity, within the church's foundation; the artifact is now being studied and restored in Matera, Italy, promising new insights into the area's history and la...
Ancient Deity's Head Unearthed During Excavation of Roman Basilica
Archaeologists excavating Rome's fifth-century Basilica of St. Stephen discovered the remarkably preserved head of an ancient statue, likely a deity, within the church's foundation; the artifact is now being studied and restored in Matera, Italy, promising new insights into the area's history and la...
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Ancient Tax Evasion Scheme Revealed in Judean Papyrus
A recently deciphered Judean papyrus reveals a 2nd-century CE tax evasion scheme by Gadalias and Saulos, involving falsified documents and fictitious slave sales to avoid Roman taxes in Judea; the case highlights vulnerabilities within the Roman administrative system.
Ancient Tax Evasion Scheme Revealed in Judean Papyrus
A recently deciphered Judean papyrus reveals a 2nd-century CE tax evasion scheme by Gadalias and Saulos, involving falsified documents and fictitious slave sales to avoid Roman taxes in Judea; the case highlights vulnerabilities within the Roman administrative system.
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24% Bias Score
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