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Archaeologists Uncover Two Nearly Life-Size Statues Carved Into the Wall of a Tomb in Ancient Pompeii
The figures appear to represent a married couple. Experts think the woman, who is holding laurel leaves, may have been a ...
These old Roman buildings could unlock how to build in a warming world
The recycled buildings of Rome, long dismissed by architects, are getting a reappraisal as a model for how to reduce waste ...
The Roman Empire Loved by Elon Musk and Steve Bannon Never Existed
Members of Trump’s coterie are obsessed with ancient Rome and its collapse. But their interpretation of Roman history is ...
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A Gladiator’s Marble-Etched Epitaph Is Found in an Ancient Roman Necropolis
The graveyard of Liternum, near Naples, was in use between the first century B.C.E. and the third century C.E.
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Rome’s struggle with urban renewal takes center stage in this year’s Jubilee
Every 25 years, believers from around the world flock to Rome to step through one of its four holy doors and have their sins ...
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The oldest city in Italy is carved directly into the rock— and it is also one of the oldest in the world
Carved directly into the rock, the town of Matera is one of Italy's most iconic destinations. With its unique architecture, ...