Archaeologists recently uncovered the remains of a remarkably well-preserved dog from ancient Rome – and the discovery highlights the prevalence of ritual sacrifice in antiquity. The excavation ...

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In the shadow of Vesuvius, Pompeii has long offered an unparalleled window into ancient Roman life—but the view has been skewed. For centuries, women’s roles in the city have been overlooked or ...

An immersive tour through Western Turkey offers a rare opportunity to explore some of the most important religious sites of ...

Stately portraits, raucous frescoes, delicate jewelry, and intricate mosaics—all these treasures and more fill the galleries of Ancient Splendor: Roman Art in the Time of Trajan. The new special ...

Italian archaeologists recently unearthed ancient Roman tombs during the excavation of a necropolis – including one bearing the epitaph of a gladiator. The discovery was announced by the Archaeology, ...

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Pliny the Elder was an intellectual powerhouse of ancient Rome. Though not a physician, in describing the ideal daily routine ...