Roman Objects Discovered in 2,000-Year-Old Lake

Among the finds were pottery, weapons, tools and parts of a horse-drawn vehicle, snapshots of Roman logistics north of ...
Ancient Origins

Roman Emperor Tiberius Depicted as Pharaoh on 2,000-Year-Old Karnak Stele

A remarkable 2,000-year-old sandstone stele depicting the Roman emperor Tiberius as an Egyptian pharaoh has been unearthed at the Karnak temple complex in Luxor, Egypt. Discovered during the ...
Smithsonian Magazine

See the 2,000-Year-Old Ancient Roman Cargo From an Accidental Shipwreck Discovered at the Bottom of a Lake in Switzerland

Divers recovered weapons, tools, pieces of horse-drawn chariots, ceramic plates, platters and goblets. One archaeologist ...
AOL

16 Ancient Roman Foods People Actually Ate at the Colosseum

Nearly 2,000 years ago, ancient Romans enjoyed a variety of snacks when attending events at the Colosseum. Recent archaeological findings have uncovered remnants of these foods, and interestingly, ...
Greek Reporter

Roman Statesman Cicero and His Complex Admiration for Greece

Roman statesman Marcus Cicero’s admiration for Ancient Greece is a nuanced but revealing part of his intellectual and ...

‘Doors to Death’ reveal how Romans upgraded a stadium for bloodsport

While the stadium was originally designed to seat thousands of attendees, their taste in entertainment shifted as the empire ...
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Hidden ancient Rome beneath modern streets: From the baths of Diocletian to forgotten Roman mansions preserved inside churches and convents

Modern Rome is famous for grand monuments like the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, yet many of the city’s most fascinating ancient remains lie hidden in plain sight among ordinary streets, churches, ...