La Brújula Verde28d
Exceptional Discovery in Nero’s Domus Aurea in Rome: Pigments and a Massive Ingot of Egyptian Blue
The monumental Domus Aurea, the palatial residence built by Emperor Nero ... The find thus connects two key periods in the history of art: the decorative splendor of the Roman Empire and the ...
Miami Herald28d
Bright blue chunk found in Rome turns out to be rare 2,000-year-old material. See it
Archaeologists sifted through the ruins of the Domus Aurea, also known as the ... 5,000 years to ancient Egypt and was popular in the Roman Empire. The block of blue pigment measured about 6 ...
Archaeologists Uncover Unusually Large Chunk of Rare ‘Egyptian Blue’ in Nero’s Palace
The archaeologists unearthed two tubs that, among other things, were used to process the colorful pigments while the palace was under construction. Presumably from within the tubs, they recovered an ...
Daily Express22d
Archaeology breakthrough as 'Egyptian blue' ingot found in historic site
The ingot found at the Domus Aurea was the star of the discovery ... the Renaissance revival of its techniques and the grandeur of the Roman Empire.
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN14d
A Five-Pound Hunk of the World's Oldest Known Synthesized Pigment Was Found in Nero's Palace
In the ruins of Rome’s opulent Domus Aurea palace, archaeologists have uncovered an array of ancient pigments used by artisans to paint the walls of the emperor Nero’s stately marble home with ...
Greek Reporter25d
Large Egyptian Blue Ingot Recovered from Emperor Nero’s Palace in Rome
The find of Egyptian blue ingot at the Emperor Nero’s palace connects two pivotal periods in art history: the grandeur of the Roman Empire and the Renaissance revival of its techniques. It also ...
Paris12d
Organize an EVG in Paris & Île-de-France: bachelor party activities
[Read more] Nikito Domus: our test of the immersive leisure ... from pirates to Egyptian mythology, the Roman Empire, the Templars, the Far West and even horror films. Ready for a crazy experience ...
Paris12d
A hen party in Paris and the Ile-de-France region? Activities for a hen party
[Read more] Nikito Domus: our test of the immersive leisure ... from pirates to Egyptian mythology, the Roman Empire, the Templars, the Far West and even horror films. Ready for a crazy experience ...
Greek Reporter3d
Country Life Was Better than City Life In the Roman Empire
A bioarchaeological investigation has revealed that the quality of life in the countryside was better than city life in the ...
Roman London’s first basilica found under an office block – here’s what it reveals about the ancient city
Archaeologists from the Museum of London have discovered a well-preserved part of the ancient city of London’s first Roman ...