Forget Quiet Luxury. In Ancient Rome, the Fashion Was Loud.

An exhibition in Copenhagen reveals how imperial expansion delivered the vivid dyes, exotic fabrics and real-hair wigs that ...

Ancient Pocket Change Reveals Special Status of Rome's "Little Englanders"

If you've ever lost some pocket change, it's possible it could one day resurface as part of an archaeological study.

Economic Measures of the Roman Empire! Not Enough Silver!? Increase the Coins! The Result! History of Money Part 2

Hello, this is malkome.The Kingdom of Lydia invented the process of taking precious metals, sizing them, and stamping them.

[Italian History Part 1] All Roads Lead to Rome: A Historical Journey Intersecting Ancient Roman Political Cycles, Medicine, and Etymology

Hello! I am just a medical student.This may be sudden, but I am planning to travel to Italy soon. As preparation for my trip, ...
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White Lotus Fans Will Recognize This Sicilian Destination—But It’s Also a Paradise for Scuba Divers

An underwater exploration of Sicily’s shipwrecks and sea life reveals a different, crowd-free side of the island.
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The Roman City of Claudivium Disappeared From Historical Records Almost 2,000 Years Ago. It May Have Been Hiding in Austria

Archaeologists in Austria have discovered the remains of a “large and meticulously planned” Roman city along the Danube River ...

Ancient Greek elegy dedicated to judge found in ancient Egyptian tomb sealed with protection spells

Its 19-lines of ancient Greek text is written in red ink, dedicated to a person named "Pesikhtis," who, according to ...

'The Ritual Killer' ending, explained

Confused by how 'The Ritual Killer' wraps up? Here's a complete explanation of the twist ending and what it means for the ...
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An ‘Ancient Las Vegas’? More Than 1,000 Bone Dice Unearthed at a Roman Town

Archaeologists in Grand, France, have uncovered more than 1,000 Roman bone dice near a small building, raising questions ...

Epictetus, Greek philosopher: “Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants”

The former slave became a Stoic philosophy whose teachings have had a profound influence not only in his time but also up to the present day.

Pink, perfume and power: Inside Copenhagen's new exhibition on ancient Roman fashion

Copenhagen exhibition explores fashion and power in ancient Rome ...

Foreign Currency Was Thought to Be Off-Limits in Medieval Rome. Guess Who Got an Exception

Archaeologists have discovered 20 medieval Anglo-Saxon coins beneath a garden close to the Vatican. The finding represents the first material evidence of the “Schola Saxonum,” ...