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Divine hare
There are six species of hare found in Europe (Lepus europaeus, L. timidus, L. granatensis, L. castroviejoi, L. corsicanus, and L. capensis). Unlike their close…
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Nero’s night watchmen. How the vigiles fought fires and crime
Densely populated Rome was a city under constant threat from fire. Tall, tightly packed residential buildings and the widespread use of fire in everyday life…
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Roman concrete was incredibly durable. Scientists have discovered how the Romans prepared it
For centuries, Roman buildings have exemplified the durability of ancient engineering. Many concrete structures have preserved fragments of the material dating back nearly 2,000 years.…
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“Patcham Woman” – mysterious woman from Roman Britain
The “Patcham Woman” is one of the most intriguing figures from the Roman period in Britain. Her remains were discovered in 1936 in Patcham, now…
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Tax collectors: slaves of their own offices
In the Roman state, local administration was based on the so-called curiae (equivalent to modern city councils), assemblies made up of the wealthiest inhabitants in…
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Emperor who invented new letters: Claudius’ forgotten alphabet reform
Emperor Claudius, regarded by his contemporaries as a harmless eccentric, a stammerer, and a reclusive scholar, surprised Rome after unexpectedly coming to power in 41…
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