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Roman fresco depicting face of woman from Herculaum
58 minutes agoRoman fresco depicting the face of a woman from Herculanum. The object is located in The British Museum….
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Charred remains of pomegranates
3 days agoCharred remains of pomegranates from Oplontis, which was near Pompeii and was destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 CE. The remains are in the British Museum….
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Wooden device for pulling water
5 days agoPartially preserved and charred wooden device for drawing water. The object was discovered in the so-called House of the Two Atriums, in Herculaneum. Artifact in…
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Fresco from Roman room in so-called House of the Golden Bracelet in Pompeii
1 week agoFresco from a Roman room in the so-called House of the Golden Bracelet in Pompeii. The painting shows garden scenes. The find is in the British Museum….
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Roman bronze funnel
1 week agoRoman bronze funnel, used to pour dry goods. The object is located in The British Museum….
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Glass drinking horn from Pompeii
2 weeks agoGlass drinking horn from Pompeii. The object is in the British Museum….
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Casts of the victims' remains
2 weeks agoCasts of the remains of victims (two adults and two children) of the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 CE. The find was discovered in the House of the Golden Bracelet…
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Fish on Roman fresco
2 weeks agoFish on Roman fresco. The object is discovered in Pompeii. The artifact is located in The British Museum….
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Nov 24
From May 2025, it will be possible to fight in arena in Colosseum
Airbnb, a portal and application for short-term rentals and purchasing attractions and trips, has signed a contract with the management of the Colosseum for EUR 1.5 million. According to the agreement, in the evenings, after the facility is closed to tourists, two rounds of staged gladiator fights will be organized, and anyone interested will be able to perform in the arena. The attraction is to be available from May 2025.
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Nov 24
Russell Crowe as druid in new movie
Russell Crowe returns to the Roman era in the new film The Last Druid, in which he will play the role of a Celtic leader. The plot is about a Roman emperor planning to conquer an independent settlement in Caledonia, which forces a peaceful druid to fight to defend his people and family. The film is directed by William Eubank and written by Philip Gawthorne and Carlyle Eubank.
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Sep 24
Via Appia Antica: Symbol of Rome’s power on UNESCO World Heritage List
Via Appia Antica, called the “Queen of Roads”, is one of the most famous roads of ancient Rome, which was recently included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This distinction highlights not only its exceptional historical and engineering value but also its enormous importance for the development of the Roman Empire.
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Sep 24
Arch of Constantine was damaged during violent storm
Arch of Constantine, located next to the Colosseum in Rome, was damaged during a violent storm. The Colosseum Archaeological Park confirmed that the monument was struck by lightning.
