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 ...
Farro rises as new superfood trend for slow aging diet
As more people embrace health-conscious living, the slow aging diet has emerged as a major movement in the food and wellness ...
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The First Roman Aqueduct Ever Found in Slovakia Sports an Ancient Manufacturer’s Stamp and a Paw Print
During a recent excavation on the grounds of a mansion in Slovakia, researchers discovered something remarkable: a Roman ...
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From ancient Rome to your plate: The history of gnocchi
In ancient Rome, gnocchi were made with semolina or wheat flour mixed with water. These primitive forms were basic but ...
Figs, meat – and not too much sex. A good diet in ancient times was more than what you ate
Some advice for staying healthy may sound familiar. But other recommendations – such as a fig-only diet for athletes – may ...
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Weirdest Foods From Ancient Roman Cuisine
The people of ancient Rome may have lived thousands of years ... loved nothing more than sampling the oddest dishes our modern brains can imagine. Elon Musk holds unprecedented Pentagon talks ...
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What’s on in Rome: Eight of the best things to do this April
From a popular food festival to Easter celebrations and a very special birthday party, here are a few of the things that ...
The Best Airbnbs in Rome for an Italian Escapade
The ancient city of Rome is nothing short of mesmerizing—and staying in one of the best Airbnbs in Rome makes it all the ...
Newly discovered 1,600 year-old lost Roman city reveals tragic end
Deep beneath farmland in western Bulgaria, construction workers digging a gas pipeline uncovered something extraordinary: the ...
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Romestead is a new co-op survival game where you've got to beat the hordes of undead to rebuild ancient Rome
whether that's wood and stone or food to feed your people. Exploration will yield even more benefits for your soon-to-be ...