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 ...
The never-ending wonder of Pompeii
Archaeologists have uncovered an extravagant private bath complex in Pompeii, shedding further light on the ancient Roman ...
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 ...
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Why do some Mardi Gras king cakes have beans instead of babies? Here's the history.
Ayu Bakehouse in the Marigny sells their king cake with a golden bean instead of a baby. The bakery, which opened in 2022, won The Times-Picayune's 2024 king cake bracket.