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fromMedievalists.net
3 weeks ago

The Roman Girl Rediscovered During the Renaissance - Medievalists.net

A well-preserved body of a girl was discovered in a marble casket outside of Rome, showcasing features resembling a living person.
#fried-chicken
#roman-history
fromOpen Culture
3 months ago
History

The Simple, Ingenious Design of the Ancient Roman Javelin: How the Romans Engineered a Remarkably Effective Weapon

fromOpen Culture
3 months ago
History

The Simple, Ingenious Design of the Ancient Roman Javelin: How the Romans Engineered a Remarkably Effective Weapon

#archaeology
Pets
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Ancient settlement reveals remains of 1,800-year-old dog, baffling experts: 'Preserved quite well'

A well-preserved dog from ancient Rome reveals the prevalence of ritual sacrifice in antiquity.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
4 months ago

Vast necropolis found near Tomb of Cerberus

The discovery of diverse burials in Liternum's necropolis allows detailed study of Roman funerary customs from the late Republican to Imperial periods.
Juventus
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

'Rare' lost tomb of Roman gladiator found 2,000 years later in 'extraordinary' discovery: scientists

Discovery of a 2,000-year-old gladiator tomb in Naples provides insight into the lives and societal roles of Roman gladiators.
London food
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Scientists discover Roman shoe belonging to soldier with HUGE feet

A remarkably large Roman soldier's shoe, measuring 12.6 inches, was discovered at a fort along Hadrian's Wall.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Feudalism Is Our Future

The modern political climate echoes ancient Rome's lessons on immigration, masculinity, and societal decay.
Juventus
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Secret pope's palace built 1,000 years before the Vatican discovered

An ancient palace where popes lived before the Vatican was uncovered, revealing significant medieval history in Rome.
London politics
fromBig Think
2 months ago

The Empire reflects back: Rome's lasting influence on British culture

The myths surrounding England's origins are intertwined with Roman history, reflecting a fantasy lineage that persists in modern culture.
#colosseum
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
3 months ago

3D animation of Colosseum explains all

The 3D animation by Deconstructed provides an in-depth understanding of the Colosseum's construction and functions, particularly its crowd control and performance mechanics.
#gladiators
London
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

A Roman Gladiator and a Lion Met in Combat. Only One Walked Away.

Archaeologists found the first direct evidence of a gladiator mauled by a lion in Britain.
London
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

A Roman Gladiator and a Lion Met in Combat. Only One Walked Away.

Archaeologists found the first direct evidence of a gladiator mauled by a lion in Britain.
Law
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

How to Evade Taxes in Ancient Rome? A 1,900-Year-Old Papyrus Offers a Guide.

The gravity of tax evasion in ancient Rome included severe penalties like exile and execution.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Opinion | The Roman Empire Loved by Elon Musk and Steve Bannon Never Existed

The right wing admires ancient Rome but focuses on its decline as a warning for modern America.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Two near lifesize sculptures found during excavations of Pompeii tomb

Two lifesize sculptures suggest high social status of a woman, possibly a priestess, found in Pompeii tomb.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
5 months ago

How Roman society integrated people who altered their bodies and defied gender norms

President Trump signed executive orders restricting transgender rights, echoing historical tensions around gender identity.
Ancient Rome recognized complex gender identities, contrasting modern binary views.
fromtime.com
8 months ago

The Real Story of Geta and Caracalla, the Roman Brother Emperors in Gladiator II

Geta and Caracalla, two emperors from 209-211 AD, were involved in a plot to divide the Roman Empire, but their reign was marked by chaos and betrayal.
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Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

Gladiator II' Review: Thumb's Up!

Denzel Washington delivers a captivating performance in Gladiator II, showcasing raw power and charismatic evil against the backdrop of ancient Rome.
fromSFGATE
9 months ago

Nightmarish marine creature washes onto Southern California beach

Tim Daly, a California Department of Fish and Wildlife spokesperson, reported that the washed-up creature appears to be a common moray eel, albeit unsightly and bleached due to death.
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