Bathhouses, Saunas, and the New Culture of Bathing
During the Roman Empire, bathhouses were more than a clean place to rinse off the grime from the grind; they were central to ...
Archaeologists discover Roman villa in France — then unearth soldier’s wedding ring
And, he was still wearing a wedding ring. The ring was inscribed with his wedding date — Dec. 25, 1908 — and the body was identified as a German soldier from World War I, researchers said, confirmed ...
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Archaeologists Uncover Roman Mask Mold Depicting Medusa, Say It Was Used as a Protective Charm
Archaeologists Uncover Roman Mask Mold Depicting Medusa, Say It Was Used as a Protective Charm The archaeological site of ...
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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 ...