Barbarians who toppled Roman Empire were 'high on hallucinogenic drugs' at the time
Barbarian hordes invaded and sacked the Western Roman empire while under the influence of hallucinogenic drugs when taking on ...
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 ...
Sightseeing skills for experiencing Europe's ancient world
Climbing the Acropolis, communing with the druids at Stonehenge, or marvelling at the sprawling remains of Pompeii — ...
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Rick Steves’ Europe: York, the capital of England’s North
We have New York, but England has old York, one of the country’s top tourist destinations outside of London. The town offers ...
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Remarkable Continuity: How Former Roman Territories Continue to Thrive Today
Munich news, health insurance, technology, jobs and other topics for expatriates. The Eye Newspapers covers daily news and offers services for foreigners.
Ancient Rome used high tariffs to raise money too – and created other economic problems along the way
Unfortunately for the Romans, however, these tariffs often led to higher prices, black markets and other economic problems.
In Ancient Greece and Rome, who were the harpies, and why did they stink so much?
Much like similar derogatory titles “siren” and “fury”, the term “harpy” is derived from a group of monstrous female figures ...
Ancient tomb tied to Roman gladiator discovered by archaeologists
Archaeologists in Italy have recently discovered ancient Roman tombs while excavating a necropolis, including one with a ...
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The Only Roman War Won Through an Act of Kindness
The Siege of Falerii stands out as the only Roman war won through an act of kindness, showcasing a strategy that led to their ...
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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.