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Oldest European Mikveh Found in Italy

A 1,600-year-old Jewish ritual bath (mikveh), the oldest in Europe, was discovered at the Ostia Antica archaeological site in Italy, predating the fall of Rome and offering insights into Jewish life in the Roman Empire.

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Ancient Jewish Ritual Bath Unearthed Near Rome

Archaeologists unearthed the oldest known Jewish ritual bath outside of Israel, a mikveh, in Ostia Antica, near Rome, dating to the late 2nd century AD, revealing a significant Jewish presence in ancient Rome.

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Pompeii Unearths Life-Sized Frieze Depicting Dionysian Mysteries

A newly discovered life-sized frieze in Pompeii's Region IX, dating back to the 1st century BC, depicts a Dionysian procession, revealing previously unknown details about Roman religious rituals and social customs. The fresco, found in a lavish banqueting hall, is now open to the public.

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Vitrified Brain Found in Herculaneum Reveals Vesuvius Eruption's Extreme Heat

A new study reveals that the intense heat from Mount Vesuvius's 79 CE eruption vitrified the brain of a Herculaneum victim, discovered inside their skull, reaching temperatures of at least 510°C (950°F) due to a super-heated ash cloud, offering unprecedented insight into the eruption's immediate eff...

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Pompeii Spa: Elite Roman Hospitality and Social Strategies

In Pompeii, archaeologists unearthed a large and sophisticated spa complex connected to a banquet hall within a residential building, indicating its use for lavish hospitality by a prominent citizen to consolidate political influence or enhance social standing, mirroring scenes in Petronius' Satyric...

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Pompeii Spa: Elite Roman Baths Reveal Social and Political Gatherings

Archaeologists in Pompeii have unearthed a large, 30-person thermal bath complex connected to a banquet hall, suggesting elite Romans used elaborate spas for social and political gatherings, as depicted in Petronius Arbiter's "Satyricon.

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Oldest Jewish Ritual Bath Found Outside Israel

The ruins of a 2nd-century AD mikveh, the oldest such discovery outside of Israel, were found during excavations in Ostia Antica, near Rome, highlighting the significant Jewish presence in this ancient Roman port city and challenging existing historical understanding.

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Pompeii Fresco Reveals Dionysian Mysteries

A newly discovered fresco in Pompeii's ninth region, dating back to the 1st century BC, depicts a Dionysian procession, revealing details of ancient Roman religious rituals, including bacchants, priests, and animal sacrifice; the site will be open to the public, with a limit of 15 visitors at a time...

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Pompeii Frieze Reveals Wild Side of Ancient Roman Life

A newly discovered life-sized frieze in Pompeii's Region IX, dating back to the 1st century BC, depicts the procession of Dionysus, revealing details of ancient Roman religious rituals and challenging conventional views of women's roles.

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Ancient Pompeii Scroll Deciphered Using AI

Using X-ray imaging and AI, researchers have partially deciphered PHerc. 172, a fire-damaged scroll from the Herculaneum library, revealing Ancient Greek text including the word "disgust"; this builds on the success of the Vesuvius Challenge and opens new avenues for reading damaged historical docum...

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Pompeii Spa: Elite Baths Reveal Social and Political Strategies

A large, sophisticated thermal bath complex, capable of hosting up to 30 people, has been discovered in a wealthy Pompeii home, connected to an ornate banquet hall featuring Trojan War-inspired frescoes, suggesting its use for social and potentially political maneuvering by its elite owner.

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Pompeii Spa Complex: A Glimpse into Roman Elite's Lifestyle

Archaeologists in Pompeii's Regio IX unearthed a large private spa complex with a 10x10 meter frigidarium and adjacent banquet hall, revealing how wealthy Romans combined leisure, art, and social display.

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