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Roman floor mosaic depicting birds
19 minutes agoRoman floor mosaic depicting birds. The object is located in the so-called House of the Faun (VI. 12. 2) in Pompeii….
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Mosaic depicting Pan and Hamadryad
15 hours agoThe mosaic of Pan and the Hamadryad, found in Pompeii, is a fascinating example of Roman art. Such works were popular among Roman householders, who were eager to…
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First intact Roman jar discovered in Ireland
3 days agoArchaeologists excavating at Drumanagh Fort, north of Dublin, Ireland, have discovered an unprecedented artifact – an intact Roman jug. Previously, only fragments…
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Extraordinary find in ancient Liternum
6 days agoIn Giugliano, Italy (near Naples), on the site of the former Roman settlement of Liternum, archaeologists have made a spectacular discovery – they have uncovered…
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Inscription on wall of Lovers' House in Pompeii
7 days agoInscription on the wall of the House of Lovers in Pompeii: “Amantes, ut apes, vitam melitam exigunt”, meaning “Lovers, like bees, lead a life sweet as honey”….
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Glass vessel with intact cork and contents
1 week agoGlass vessel with intact stopper and contents; probably olive oil from Pompeii. The object is in The British Museum….
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Bloodletting as form of treatment in ancient times
2 weeks agoAulus Cornelius Celsus was a Roman scholar and encyclopedist of the 1st century CE, best known as the author of De Medicina, one of the most important sources of…
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Rubbed amber attracts light objects
2 weeks agoPliny the Elder in his “Natural History” (Book XXXVII, Chapter 12) described the electrostatic properties of amber. He noticed that when rubbed with the fingers,…
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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.
