A Farmer Was Working In His Field—and Found a 1,700-Year-Old Roman Mosaic
A farmer discovered a 900-square-foot mosaic from the third century in his field in Turkey. Covered by a thin layer of soil, ...
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The lambs of St Agnes: An ancient tradition of the Roman Church
Keeping with an ancient tradition, two lambs are blessed on the feast of Saint Agnes at the basilica bearing her name on Via ...
Elon Musk’s gesture has drawn comparisons to Roman salutes by right-wing fans. But, what exactly is one?
The salute became popularized in the 18th and 19th centuries in artworks and theatre performances, showing Romans saluting as a way of greeting each other ...
Once-in-a-century discovery in Pompeii reveals life of Roman elite
A private spa complex belonging to a member of the ancient Roman elite, complete with enormous plunge pool and hot baths, has ...
A new chapter in Roman administration: Insights from a late Roman inscription
Archaeologists have uncovered a rare Tetrarchic boundary stone at the site of Abel Beth Maacah in northern Israel. Originally ...