Ancient Rome
X-Rays Reveal Details of Portrait Once Hidden Under Vesuvius' Ash
Using X-ray fluorescence, researchers have mapped the pigments used on a crumbling painting in Herculaneum
Silver Composition in Coins Confirms the Story of the Rise of Rome
Lead isotopes in Roman coins reveal the defeat of Carthage financed Rome's expansion throughout the Mediterranean
Archaeologists Discover a "Little Pompeii" in Eastern France
Fires in a Roman neighborhood in Sainte-Colombe helped preserve ancient homes, shops and artifacts
New Excavation Will Examine Germany's Legendary "Founding Battle"
The dig hopes to find conclusive evidence that Kalkriese is the site of the Battle of Teutoburg Forest
Where to See Some of the World's Oldest and Most Interesting Maps
Chart humanity's course through history with these antique navigational tools
Five Things to Know About Bath, Jane Austen’s Home and Inspiration
Two hundred years after her death, Bath hasn't forgotten about Jane Austen
This Anti-Slavery Jewelry Shows the Social Concerns (and the Technology) of Its Time
The 'Wedgwood Slave Medallion' was the first modern piece of protest jewelry
Surf Through Newly Digitized Images to See Rome’s Ever-Changing History
The Eternal City is always evolving. Now, a new web resource shows how
Why Ancient Roman Concrete Is So Strong
A rare chemical reaction strengthens it even today—and that could help threatened coastal communities
How Archaeologists Crammed 1500 Years of Roman History Into One Map
The Atlas of Ancient Rome looks at the city over the course of its evolution in remarkable detail
A Dog From 3rd Century Rome Was Discovered During Subway Excavations
The canine’s skeleton and other artifacts were preserved in a fire, offering a window on Ancient Roman life
Restored Roman Catacombs Reveal Stunning Frescoes
Centuries of grime have been removed from two chambers of the Domitilia catacombs, exposing images of fourth-century Rome
Blinged-Out Menorah Debuts at Pioneering Exhibit in Rome
The piece, which is encrusted with precious jewels, was gifted to the Jewish Museum in Rome by the artist Joel Arthur Rosenthal
Rome Is Finally Restoring the Mausoleum of Augustus
Once the tomb of emperors, a project funded by a telecom company hopes to revive the massive monument now covered in trash and weeds
The Fears That Fueled an Ancient Border Wall
When Hadrian built a mighty wall in his most remote territory, he got more than he bargained for
When Actors Mixed Politics and Comedy in Ancient Rome
Laughter was one way to challenge authority, but it could also mean risking your life
New McDonalds Has a Cool Design Element: an Ancient Roman Road
Have a bit of history with that Happy Meal
Albania Wants to Show Off Its Shipwrecks
From 6th century B.C. Greek cargo ships to WWII wrecks, the Balkan nation is hoping to boost tourism by highlighting its underwater archaeology
This Device Unearthed an Ancient Gladiator School
With its abundant greenery, you'd have no idea there was once an ancient city located just outside of Rome
Early Tech Adopters in Ancient Rome Had Portable Sundials
A little gadget could make you look smart, rich, and tech-savvy—all without necessarily fulfilling its real function
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