Martyrs? Bacchanalia? Chaucer? Delving into the murky origins of Valentine's Day
Innumerable legends claim to explain the origins of Valentine's Day, but as is the case with legends, they leave many questions unanswered. Here are a few: For years, the consensus among historians ...
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Ancient Greek papyrus reveals dramatic Roman court case
The papyrus details the prosecution of two main defendants: Gadalias, a notary’s son and something of an ancient Roman “bad ...
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Sweat of Ancient Greek Athletes Was Valued Like Gold in Antiquity
The sweat of ancient Greek and Roman athletes was a prized commodity believed to confer special health benefits.
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An Intact Roman ‘Ceremonial Chariot’ Discovered Beneath an Ancient Villa, Reveals Last Moments of Those Who Lived in It
An Intact Roman ‘Ceremonial Chariot’ Discovered Beneath an Ancient Villa, Reveals Last Moments of Those Who Lived in It ...
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Ancient Rome's Sanitation System: Centuries Ahead of It's Time
How did the Ancient Romans manage clean water and waste disposal so effectively? Their groundbreaking sanitation system set the standard for future civilizations. Explore how it worked!
Archaeology breakthrough as 1,900-year-old papyrus sheds light on ancient criminal case
The document is the longest Greek document found in the Judean Desert, spanning over 133 lines of written text.
'Cursed' skeletons unearthed: Ancient burials are found with tablets between their legs invoking the wrath of the Roman gods
Excavations at the former Porte Madeleine hospital in Orléans, France, have revealed dozens of burials dating back to the ...