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A remarkably rare Roman military hat, dating back 2,000 years, has finally been put on display after spending more than 100 ...
What is the legacy of Tyrtaeus, the Spartan poet whose powerful verses inspired warriors and shaped the soul of ancient Sparta?
These historic weapons aren’t always practical today, but they each come with a story, a bit of tradition, and a group of people who still enjoy using them.
But while the initial energy costs may be steeper, Roman concrete formulations could ultimately prove more sustainable in the long run. That's because they may not need to be replaced or repaired ...
Human History This Ancient Roman Artifact Is Also a 453 Million-Year-Old Fossil The Romans may have treasured the trilobite fossil for its presumed magical or protective powers.
Around 1,500 Latin inscriptions are discovered every year, offering an invaluable view into the daily life of ancient Romans—and posing a daunting challenge for the historians tasked with ...
Historians are teaming up with the AI model Aeneas and its database of of 176,000 Roman inscriptions to uncover the mysteries of ancient Rome.
An amateur metal detectorist's discovery of Roman cavalry swords led archaeologists to uncover a 2,000-year-old settlement in Gloucestershire, including a villa and building remains.
A software model from Google DeepMind put a more precise date on an important Latin text credited to a Roman emperor as a demonstration of its capabilities.
A new look into Caligula, the infamous Roman Emperor, suggests his reputation as a master poisoner came from an expertise in plants.
News Archaeology Archaeologists Reconstruct Ancient Roman “Jigsaw Puzzle” The thousands of fragments once formed an enormous fresco that decorated around 20 walls in a building in central London.
We can probably safely assume Rome, in many areas, was likely pretty dirty and rank-smelling. That said, there's evidence of perfumes, incense and even deodorants.