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Comparing economic inequality between the Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty
A trio of researchers from Bocconi University, in Italy, the University of Cambridge, in the U.K., and Stanford University, ...
Melania Trump invites public to White House gardens, plus a stunning find dating back to ancient Rome
The Fox News Lifestyle Newsletter brings you trending stories on family, travel, food, neighbors helping neighbors, pets, ...
These old Roman buildings could unlock how to build in a warming world
The recycled buildings of Rome, long dismissed by architects, are getting a reappraisal as a model for how to reduce waste ...
How the simple fork almost tore apart the fabric of society
The fork’s journey from reviled symbol of moral decay to utilitarian instrument is a story of power, privilege, and ...
Serious Eats on MSN8d
When in Rome: How to Eat Like a Local in Italy's Capital
Our in-the-know culinary travel guide to the best things to eat in Italy's bustling capital—plus recipes for making many of ...
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The Horrea Piperataria: Rome’s lost spice warehouses rediscovered
In ancient Rome, spices came to the city from every corner of the Empire and were often so precious that they could be used ...
Earth.com11d
What bedrock can tell us about ancient cooking and culture
Researchers extract plant residues from ancient bedrock metates, revealing insights into early diets and traditional plant ...
Fox News14d
Metal detectorist unwittingly discovers strange hoard of hundreds of ancient objects: 'Rarely seen'
In a statement, archeology professor Tom Moore said that the owner of the hoard was "probably a part of a network of elites across Britain, into Europe and even the Roman world." ...
Associated Press18d
A rare peek at the hidden waterworks behind Rome’s Trevi Fountain
Wooden doors on an adjacent street lead to the maneuvering chambers that control the fountain’s water supply, coming from the Aqua Virgo — an ancient Roman aqueduct 16 kilometers (10 miles) away. Two ...
Smithsonian Magazine20d
Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Beautiful, but Also Smelled Nice, Too
In ancient Greece and Rome, statues not only looked beautiful—they smelled good, too. That’s the conclusion of a new study published this month in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology.
Greek Reporter20d
New Discovery in Egypt Unveils Ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman Graves and Artifacts
Archaeologists uncover an ancient burial site with Egyptian, Greek, and Roman graves at Tell Ruwad Iskandar, Egypt. Credit: Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient ...
The Conversation21d
Figs, meat – and not too much sex. A good diet in ancient times was more than what you ate
Doctors in ancient Greece and Rome knew this too – in fact diet advice ... There were extensive and intricate discussions of how to regulate food and drink to stay healthy.