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A Roman Legion Went Missing In The Second Century, And What Happened To Them Is Still a Mystery To This Day
One of the biggest mysteries of Roman Britain is the disappearance of the Ninth Legion. As 5,000 of Rome’s finest […] ...
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The Horrea Piperataria: Rome’s lost spice warehouses rediscovered
In ancient Rome, spices came to the city from every corner of the Empire and were often so precious that they could be used ...
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Christianity, Antisemitism, and the Jewish Diaspora
The Jewish Diaspora, meaning the dispersion of Jews outside their ancestral homeland, was significantly shaped by religious ...
How memento mori can motivate us to live our best days
Memento mori, a Latin phrase meaning "remember you must die," encourages us to live life to the fullest. The phrase originates from ancient Rome, where a servant would remind victorious generals of ...
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 ...
Did Roman historians mark the crucifixion of Jesus?
The Annals by Tacitus, composed just 91 years after the death of Jesus, provide according to some invaluable data about his crucifixion and the early persecution of Christians.