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Discovering an ancient laundry in heart of Rome
8 months agoDuring the preparatory work for the 2025 Jubilee, fascinating remains of an ancient laundry (fullonica) were discovered in Piazza Pia, right next to the Vatican….
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“Praecepta ad filium” – wisdom of Cato the Elder for his son
8 months ago“Praecepta ad filium” (i.e. “Maxims addressed to his son”) is a work that is traditionally attributed to the famous Roman politician, military man and writer, Cato…
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Bust of Empress Livia
8 months agoBust of Empress Livia, who lived in 58 BCE – 29 CE. The object was discovered in Asia Minor and dates back to the beginning of the 1st century CE. The artifact…
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Review: Those about to die
9 months agoThose about to die The book “Those about to die” by Daniel P. Mannix is a popular science book that describes gladiator fights and other entertainment in…
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Review: Eagles of the Empire. The Honour of Rome
9 months agoEagles of the Empire. The Honour of Rome The book “Eagles of the Empire. The Honour of Rome” by Simon Scarrow is the 20th volume of the popular series in the Roman…
Read moreDe agri cultura - Cato's work on farm management
9 months agoDe agri cultura (On farming) is one of the oldest works of Roman literature, written by Cato the Elder (Marcus Porcius Cato, lived in the years 234-149 BCE) in…
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10 non-obvious myths about history of ancient Rome
9 months agoAncient Rome is a fascinating era, full of both achievements and controversy. Many common beliefs about this period are not always consistent with historical facts….
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Sumptuariae leges - laws regulating lavish lifestyle of Romans
9 months agoSumptuariae leges were laws that were intended to regulate expenses and limit luxuries in Roman society. These acts concerned, among others, clothing, food, lavish…
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Visualization of rotating Nero’s dining room
On the 10 minute visualization we can learn how the amazing dining room of the Emperor Nero worked in the so-called “Golden House”. I am highly recommending.
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Discoveries from world of ancient Romans
The latest information and news about discoveries from the world of ancient Romans and antiquity.
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Curiosities of ancient Rome
The world of ancient Romans abounded in a number of amazing curiosities and information. The source of knowledge about the life of the Romans are mainly works left to us by ancient writers or discoveries. The Romans left behind a lot of strange information and facts that are sometimes hard to believe.
