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Rare 2,000-Year-Old Gladiator Knife Handle Found Near Hadrian's Wall
Archaeologists have uncovered a 2,000-year-old knife handle near Hadrian’s Wall. The artefact, shaped like a gladiator, represents a left-handed secutor fighter, a rare feature. Discovered in the River Tyne, it provides new insights into the widespread popularity of gladiatorial combat in the Roman Empire. This unique find will be displayed at Co...
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Did Gladiators Really Fight to the Death? Here's What You Need to Know
The concept of gladiators in ancient Rome often suggests that they routinely fought to the death, but historical insights reveal a more nuanced reality. While some matches did end fatally, particularly in earlier periods, reforms instituted around 27 B.C. reduced the overall mortality rate significantly. Gladiators could surrender, and only about o...
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Ancient Roman Silver Coins Unearthed in the Mediterranean, Said to Be Hidden During Pirate Raids
A significant discovery of ancient silver coins has been made on the Mediterranean island of Pantelleria, located between Sicily and Tunisia. Archaeologists from the University of Tübingen, Germany, unearthed 27 Roman silver coins, known as "denarii," dating back more than 2,000 years. The coins were found hidden in a hole in the wall during excav...
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Rome's Ancient Arch Of Constantine Damaged By Lightning
Rome's ancient Arch of Constantine was hit by lightning during a heavy storm, causing some fragments to fall off, an official said Wednesday.
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Pompeii Newly Uncovered Skeletons Reveal Agonising Final Moments
Archaeologists have uncovered the skeletons of a man and a woman in Pompeii, offering new insights into the tragic events of the city's destruction during the Mount Vesuvius eruption in A.D. 79. The skeletons were found in a small room, with the woman's remains discovered near valuable items including gold coins and a pair of gold-and-pearl earring...
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Watch: At This McDonald's Near Rome, You Can Spot Skeletons Below The Floor
Although the reel was first shared last year, it has continued to make the rounds online. It has recently generated fresh interest among people.
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How Ancient Roman Tiles Are Helping Pompeii To Power A Villa
Pompeii is shining a light on mysterious rites of ancient Rome thanks to terracotta-style solar roof tiles installed on one of its most famous villas.
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Watch: Elon Musk Visits The Pantheon In Rome, Shares Incredible View Of The City At Night
The Pantheon, a former Roman temple, is one of the best-preserved monuments of ancient Rome.
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Rapper Travis Scott's Concert In Roman Monument Sparks Fear Of Earthquake
American rapper Travis Scott's concert at Rome's ancient Circus Maximus, on August 7, sparked fears of an earthquake.
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"Ancient Rome, Epic Location": Elon Musk-Mark Zuckerberg Fight Details
The fight will be will be livestreamed on both Meta and X.
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Archaeologists Unearth Ancient Street Food Shop With Traces Of 2,000 Year Old Food
Archaeologists have discovered an ancient street food shop in the ruins of Pompeii in Rome, with traces of food dating back to 79 AD.
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Ancient Statues Emerge From The Shadows In Blockbuster Rome Show
After decades locked away in a basement, some of the finest sculptures from antiquity have been pulled from the gloom and returned to public view in Rome.
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A Former Prison For Jews Unlocks Their Ancient Italian History
About 1,952 years ago, Rome sacked Jerusalem. Its soldiers carried off the treasures of the temple and thousands of Jews. The money and slave labor were then used to build a gigantic amphitheater you've probably heard of. It's called the Colosseum.
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Rome's Colosseum Turns Red To Protest Pakistan Blasphemy Law
Rome's ancient Colosseum was lit in red on Saturday in solidarity with persecuted Christians, particularly Asia Bibi, a woman condemned to death under Pakistan's blasphemy laws.
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Happy Valentine's Day 2018: History And Significance Of February 14
Beyond the movies, gifts and the lovey-dovey gestures, Valentine's Day actually has a centuries-old history which dates back to ancient Rome and it's not as romantic as one would think
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Rare 2,000-Year-Old Gladiator Knife Handle Found Near Hadrian's Wall
Archaeologists have uncovered a 2,000-year-old knife handle near Hadrian’s Wall. The artefact, shaped like a gladiator, represents a left-handed secutor fighter, a rare feature. Discovered in the River Tyne, it provides new insights into the widespread popularity of gladiatorial combat in the Roman Empire. This unique find will be displayed at Co...
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Did Gladiators Really Fight to the Death? Here's What You Need to Know
The concept of gladiators in ancient Rome often suggests that they routinely fought to the death, but historical insights reveal a more nuanced reality. While some matches did end fatally, particularly in earlier periods, reforms instituted around 27 B.C. reduced the overall mortality rate significantly. Gladiators could surrender, and only about o...
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Ancient Roman Silver Coins Unearthed in the Mediterranean, Said to Be Hidden During Pirate Raids
A significant discovery of ancient silver coins has been made on the Mediterranean island of Pantelleria, located between Sicily and Tunisia. Archaeologists from the University of Tübingen, Germany, unearthed 27 Roman silver coins, known as "denarii," dating back more than 2,000 years. The coins were found hidden in a hole in the wall during excav...
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Rome's Ancient Arch Of Constantine Damaged By Lightning
Rome's ancient Arch of Constantine was hit by lightning during a heavy storm, causing some fragments to fall off, an official said Wednesday.
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Pompeii Newly Uncovered Skeletons Reveal Agonising Final Moments
Archaeologists have uncovered the skeletons of a man and a woman in Pompeii, offering new insights into the tragic events of the city's destruction during the Mount Vesuvius eruption in A.D. 79. The skeletons were found in a small room, with the woman's remains discovered near valuable items including gold coins and a pair of gold-and-pearl earring...
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Watch: At This McDonald's Near Rome, You Can Spot Skeletons Below The Floor
Although the reel was first shared last year, it has continued to make the rounds online. It has recently generated fresh interest among people.
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How Ancient Roman Tiles Are Helping Pompeii To Power A Villa
Pompeii is shining a light on mysterious rites of ancient Rome thanks to terracotta-style solar roof tiles installed on one of its most famous villas.
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Watch: Elon Musk Visits The Pantheon In Rome, Shares Incredible View Of The City At Night
The Pantheon, a former Roman temple, is one of the best-preserved monuments of ancient Rome.
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Rapper Travis Scott's Concert In Roman Monument Sparks Fear Of Earthquake
American rapper Travis Scott's concert at Rome's ancient Circus Maximus, on August 7, sparked fears of an earthquake.
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"Ancient Rome, Epic Location": Elon Musk-Mark Zuckerberg Fight Details
The fight will be will be livestreamed on both Meta and X.
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Archaeologists Unearth Ancient Street Food Shop With Traces Of 2,000 Year Old Food
Archaeologists have discovered an ancient street food shop in the ruins of Pompeii in Rome, with traces of food dating back to 79 AD.
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Ancient Statues Emerge From The Shadows In Blockbuster Rome Show
After decades locked away in a basement, some of the finest sculptures from antiquity have been pulled from the gloom and returned to public view in Rome.
-
A Former Prison For Jews Unlocks Their Ancient Italian History
About 1,952 years ago, Rome sacked Jerusalem. Its soldiers carried off the treasures of the temple and thousands of Jews. The money and slave labor were then used to build a gigantic amphitheater you've probably heard of. It's called the Colosseum.
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Rome's Colosseum Turns Red To Protest Pakistan Blasphemy Law
Rome's ancient Colosseum was lit in red on Saturday in solidarity with persecuted Christians, particularly Asia Bibi, a woman condemned to death under Pakistan's blasphemy laws.
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Happy Valentine's Day 2018: History And Significance Of February 14
Beyond the movies, gifts and the lovey-dovey gestures, Valentine's Day actually has a centuries-old history which dates back to ancient Rome and it's not as romantic as one would think
