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Myth and Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture From the Torlonia Collection
When Giovanni Torlonia and his son Alessandro were building the collection, it was common practice to repair ancient statuary ...
The Roman Way to Trash a Republic
When you’re the emperor Augustus, they let you do it.
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The Mysterious Substance That Flowed Through the Veins of the Greek Gods
You'd be wrong to think the ancient Greek gods bled red like you and me, as ichor was the substance that defined their ...
Scientists Link Mysterious Icelandic Rocks to ‘Little’ Ice Age—and Rome’s Downfall
The unexpected discovery of Greenland rocks in Iceland hints that a centuries-long cold snap may have helped finish off the ...
Ancient auditorium discovered in the gymnasium of Agrigento
Archaeologists have made two extraordinary discoveries in the Italian town of Agrigento on Sicily's southwest coast. During ...
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First Servile War: The Prophet’s Revolt That Shook Rome
All parts of the Greek and later Roman world were built upon exploiting either their conquered foes or those with the simple misfortune of being born in the wrong place at the wrong time. Despite its ...
Ancient landmark Hagia Sophia, 'simply unique, without parallel,' attracts long line of tourists
The Hagia Sophia remains a highly popular tourist destination, attracting millions of travelers. Here is a detailed look at ...
175 Unique Ancient Roman Names for Boys and Girls
1. Caecilia – Blind 2. Cassius – Empty, or vain 3. Claudia – Lame, or limping 4. Cornelia – Horn 5. Crispin – Curly-haired 6.
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How Did the Ancient Greek Gods “Die”?
One of the fundamental beliefs of the Ancient Greeks was that their beloved gods were immortal, but were they? How did they die?