Ancient Rome
Swedish Ambassador Admits, We’re “In The Process Of Dismantling Democracy”
<i>‘Holy Roman Empire’ painting from 1510</i><p>Notice the following:<p>October 18, 2017<p>Håkan Juholt, a former leader of the centre-left Social Democrat party and</b> …
Roman Empire10 of the best attractions in Emilia-Romagna: readers’ travel tips
Fast cars, slow food, hilltop castles and open-air art galleries … Our readers pick their highlights of Emilia-Romagna – classic Italy without the crowds<p>Winning tip: open-air gallery, Dozza<p>On a hilltop between Bologna and Imola is Dozza, a handsome village of classic medieval appearance, with an …
EuropeAncient Egypt’s rulers mishandled climate disasters. Then the people revolted.
The leaders of ancient Egypt knew a thing or two about natural disasters.<p>Handle a famine or drought badly as pharaoh, and you could have empire-wide revolt on your hands.<p>A new study shows how big a role climate change and natural disasters likely played in sparking such political uprisings. And it …
Climate ChangePompeii Had Some Intense Rush Hour Traffic Too
What was rush hour traffic like in the ancient city of Pompeii? Turns out, it was probably just as noisy, frustrating and dangerous as it is today.<p>In a new book out this month, Pompeii archaeologist Eric Poehler uncovers the traffic patterns within the ancient Italian city. By examining the small …
CitiesArchaeologists Find Ancient Roman Ruins Underneath Holy Site In Jerusalem
Archaeologists have discovered an ancient Roman theater buried at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, as well as new underground sections of the wall …
ArchaeologyJerusalem’s long-lost ancient Roman theater revealed in Old City excavations
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Ancient HistoryWas the fall of Rome a biological phenomenon?
Bill Gates is worried. The tech entrepreneur and philanthropist has been using his megaphone to warn us of the catastrophic risk posed by infectious diseases. In the Western world, where mortality from lethal germs has mostly receded into the background, the burden of infectious disease can seem …
HistoryBook it: four of Britain's best spa hotels for wellness, fitness and total relaxation
Whether you’re ready to relax or raring to get fit, we’ve found a spa right here in the UK with your name on it.<p>Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa, West Sussex<p>Best for… luxe fitness<p><b>The low-down:</b> Beach burn workouts and parkland circuit training, 30-acre Bailiffscourt's two-night Surf and Turf retreat is …
HotelsBattle of Telamon
Ever since the 4th century BCE, the Gallic tribes of northern Italy clashed with the expanding Roman Republic. In 225 BCE, the Boii forged alliances …
Ancient HistoryVisiting Jerash in Jordan was a big pleasant surprise
Lovely people, stunning scenery and good infrastructure made the trip a big surprise.One of the biggest surprises was Jerash which is one of the best …
RomeThe Rock Solid History of Concrete
How limestone, rocks, and volcanic ash built the modern world.<p>The story of concrete is so ancient that we don't even know when and where it begins. It is a story of discovery, experimentation, and mystery. Emperors and kings became legends for erecting great concrete structures, some of which are …
ConstructionMapping the reality of the world
How early maps and our own mental maps can shape the design of our physical and digital worlds.<p>We use cartography to guide us daily. We see maps …
MapsSir Isaac Newton predicted when the end of the world will come and we don’t have long left
The godfather of physics wrote, in his findings from 1704, the world is set to end on 2060 – exactly 1,260 years after the foundation of the Holy …
Roman EmpireCraig Williams speaks on the power of love
Trinity University’s second Lennox Seminar lecture took place Monday, Oct. 2, in the Fiesta Room from Craig Williams, professor of classics at the …
Roman EmpireNumantia set for release this month
Fancy replaying the war between the Roman Empire and the Celtiberians of Numantia in 154 BC? If the answer to that is yes then you will be pleased to …
Roman EmpireExploring Serbia’s rich and hidden Roman history
Beneath the streets of Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia, are the ruins of a former capital of the Roman empire - Sirmium.<p>Most of the city, including a hippodrome, still lies beneath the modern metropolis but some remains including a huge imperial palace complex have been excavated.<p>Some historians think as …
Ancient HistoryTravel in France: Discover Franche-Comté, The Land of Plenty
With two mountain ranges, abundant rivers and a clutch of heritage towns, Franche-Comté has oodles to offer the holidaymaker, and yet many …
FranceLauacrum: just another word for baths? How the terminology of baths may have reflected changes in bathing habits
The word lauacrum has been interpreted in various ways, but has never been the subject of a thorough research.
MedievalLegends of Tomorrow Season 3 Premiere Recap: When Not in Rome...
Before the Legends of Tomorrow even had a hot second to assess the anachronistic situation they had created in the Season 2 finale, they butted heads …
TVSaharan and trans-Saharan contacts and trade in the Roman era
The following post offers a brief discussion of Saharan and trans-Saharan contacts in the Roman era along with a distribution map of Roman finds made …
ArchaeologyLeicester’s Roman high life
Revealing one of the city’s finest mosaicsOverlooking part of the largest and most intricately decorated mosaic that was discovered inside the …
ArchaeologyHistory quiz – popes and priests
<i>How will you fare in this week's history quiz?</i><p><i>Questions written by Eugene Byrne, author and journalist.</i><p><i>To try your hand at other quizzes, click</i> …
History“Learn Some F*cking History”
Classics isn’t the only discipline struggling with how to respond to white supremacist appropriation of its field of study. The same conflicts are …
RacismHow to feed an invading army thousands of miles from home
Conquering Romans relied on resources from near and far to sustain their forces against the native tribes in Wales, according to new research by …
ArchaeologyArchaeologists Surprisingly Find Western Fortress Wall of Roman Colony Ratiaria in Northwest Bulgaria Has Survived Treasure Hunters' Bulldozers
The western fortress wall of the Ancient Roman city of Ratiaria near Bulgaria’s Danube town of Archar, first found in the 1980s, has now been …
ArchaeologySo THIS Is Why Pounds Is Abbreviated to “Lbs”
The word “pounds” does not have the letter L in it. Nor does it have a B. Yet if you see the three letters “lbs” written out, you almost certainly …
ZodiacMapping Ancient Rome
In response to:<p><i>Reading the Ruins of Rome</i> from the July 13, 2017 issue<p><i>To the Editors</i>:<p>Andrea Carandini stands out from other scholars who have studied …
Books‘Bromans’ Contestant Claims To Have The Largest Manhood On Reality Television
British reality hunk Brandon Myers currently stars on the ITV reality competition, Bromans, which sends couples back in time to ancient Rome to …
Ancient HistoryThermae Maiores
Legions of Roman soldiers bathed in this ancient spa complex under a Budapest transit station.<p>If you venture a short trip from the glitz of central …
CultureDomvs Romana
The remains of a 1st-century aristocratic Roman town house featuring beautiful well-preserved mosaics.<p>On the border between Mdina and Rabat in Malta …
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