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We now know what ancient Roman religious rituals smelled like: "It's an invitation to the gods and it's also kind of a purification"
The residents of ancient Pompeii performed regular religious rituals using fancy imported incense resins that came from far beyond the borders of the Roman Empire. These sacrificial offerings are ...
A hidden Roman sanctuary discovered beneath Frankfurt is offering rare clues about ancient rituals, including possible human ...
A new chemical and microscopic analysis of Pompeii residues documents a sacrificial rite that had only been previously described by ancient Roman writers and artists. Reading time 3 minutes The ...
A hidden Roman sanctuary has been discovered beneath a school in Germany, which could shed light on chilling ancient rituals.
Remnants of a “grape-derived product” was also found within one of the burners, the study noted, consistent with literary and ...
Ancient Roman cities thrived on social interactions, revealing a complex tapestry of economic and religious life.
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Living Roman traditions: How ancient Rome shapes modern Italy
Explore how centuries-old Roman customs persist in Italian weddings and funerals. From rituals to symbolic objects, these ...
New research on Pompeii incense burners shows how aromas from local plants and imported resin shaped household rituals.
Archaeologists have unearthed a Roman-era walled complex beneath Germany’s Frankfurt with shafts and pits containing what may ...
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 ...
A new year once began with a lamb.Not on January 1, and not with fireworks. In parts of the ancient Near East, people marked the turning of the year when ...
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