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Richly decorated small house was discovered in Pompeii
2 months agoA richly decorated small house without an atrium was discovered in Pompeii. The object was discovered on Via dell’Abbondanza, in the central part of the city. Excavation…
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Roman 'bird's nest' hairstyle
2 months agoIn ancient Rome, bird’s nest hairstyles were especially popular during the reign of the Flavian dynasty (69-96 CE) and the late empire. Roman women, especially…
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Numidia and Berbers
2 months agoKingdom of Numidia after the Punic Wars Author: Cattette / Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license Numidia, a land located in present-day Algeria…
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Latest DNA tests from Pompeii reveal new facts
2 months agoThe latest DNA research in Pompeii, published in Current Biology, challenges previous interpretations about people who died as a result of the eruption of Vesuvius….
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Medicamina Faciei Femineae – cosmetics in ancient times according to Ovid
3 months agoMedicamina Faciei Femineae, or “Cosmetics for the Female Face”, is a fascinating treatise written by Ovid, one of the most famous poets of ancient Rome. This is…
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How did you find yourself on streets of ancient Rome?
3 months agoNowadays, street names and house numbers are used to identify a place of residence. It is a simple and effective system, but the ancient Romans did not use it….
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Fabrician Bridge
3 months agoFabrician Bridge Pascal Reusch / Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license Fabrician Bridge (Pons Fabricius), located in Rome, is the oldest…
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Columella - Roman author on agriculture
3 months agoColumella, or Lucius Junius Moderatus Columella, was a Roman agronomic writer who lived in the 1st century CE and is one of the most important authors of ancient…
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Jul 23
Wanted vandal who carved names on walls of Colosseum
Italy’s culture minister has ordered the search for a man who damaged Rome’s famous Colosseum in June by carving “Ivan + Hayley 23” into a stone.
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Jun 23
New information about movie “Gladiator 2”
The work on the sequel to “Gladiator” has started. In Morocco, a huge scenography was created, which was personally visited by the country’s minister of culture. From the recordings available on the web, one can assume that the beginning of the film may depict the siege of the city. The premiere of the film is scheduled for November 22, 2024.
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May 23
New information about movie “Gladiator 2”
This summer, in Malta, the shooting of the sequel to the famous film “Gladiator” is to begin. It is worth mentioning that in Ridley Scott’s first film, scenes were also shot in Malta.
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Apr 23
Free entry to Pompeii and other Roman monuments on April 25
On April 25, Pompeii Archaeological Park will be open to the public with free admission. In addition, free tours will be possible at Oplontis in Torre Annunziata, Villa Regina in Boscoreale and Villa in Stabia in Castellammare di Stabia.
