Roman London’s first basilica found under an office block – here’s what it reveals about the ancient city
Archaeologists from the Museum of London have discovered a well-preserved part of the ancient city of London’s first Roman ...
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How an Ancient Plant Became the World’s First Birth Control and Rome’s Love Potion. Then Went Extinct Because of It
This medicinal plant was so coveted, it was worth its weight in gold. But this ultimately brought its downfall.
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Archaeologists push to restore Syria’s war-torn heritage sites, including Palmyra
Some of Syria’s most renowned heritage sites coud soon undergo restoration as experts return to the sites decimated by nearly 14 years of war. Conservationists hope the historical and cultural ...
Experts push to restore Syria’s war-torn heritage sites, including Roman ruins
Experts are returning to Syria’s war-ravaged heritage sites, hoping to lay the groundwork for restoring them and reviving ...
Experts push to restore Syria’s war-torn heritage sites, including renowned Roman ruins at Palmyra
Experts are returning to Syria’s war-ravaged heritage sites, hoping to lay the groundwork for restoring them and reviving ...
Is Donald Trump more like Hitler or Augustus Caesar? Honestly, it's both
An aspiring dictator, fueled by popular resentment, overthrows a failing republic. We've seen this show before ...
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Asclepiades of Bithynia: A Forerunner to Germ Theory
Asclepiades of Bithynia, influenced by Epicurean philosophy, pioneered medical innovations and foreshadowed the principles of ...
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Digenes Akritas, the Legendary Warrior of the Byzantine Empire
Digenes Akritas is an epic poem from the Byzantine Empire. It follows the exploits of the titular hero in the Byzantine ...
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Here's how February 14th became the day of love
Valentine’s Day, celebrated on February 14th, has evolved from a day with obscure and somewhat sinister roots to a global celebration of love, affection, and romance. It’s a day that sees cards ...
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Who was St Valentine and why do we celebrate him?
Historically speaking, there are multiple saints named Valentine or Valentinus - all of whom were martyred. The saint we're ...
Archaeologists unearth the remains of a Roman basilica on the site of a new London skyscraper
Work to give 21st-century London yet another skyscraper has uncovered traces — in fact chunks — of the city’s origins almost 2,000 years ago. Archaeologists exploring the site of a ...