How ancient stone kitchens preserve food secrets
The mortar, pestle and cutting board in your kitchen are modern versions of manos and metates—ancient cooking implements ...
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Discover the 14,000 Ancient Roman Artifacts Just Donated to the London Museum
Among the items are sandals, pottery and Britain's largest collection of Roman writing tablets, bearing IOU notes and gossip ...
Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were More Than Eye Candy—They Were Also Perfumed
Thousands of years ago, Greco-Roman statues offered viewers a multi-dimensional experience that also called to our olfactory ...
A rare peek at the hidden waterworks behind Rome’s Trevi Fountain
The Trevi Fountain, arguably the world’s most famous, has graced screens for decades, from Fellini’s “La Dolce Vita” to ...
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Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Beautiful, but Also Smelled Nice, Too
But, in reality, ancient Greeks and Romans embraced bold colors, which archaeologists call “polychromy.” Brightly hued paints ...
Escape the crowds with these alternative spring city breaks
Slowly unfurling after months of grey days and darkness, Europe’s cities are a joy to explore in spring. Temperatures are ...
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KS2 History: The Romans. 5: The legacy of Ancient Rome
It’s one of hundreds of sites that remain long after the Romans left Britain, and just part of the legacy of Ancient Rome. Now Bath was named after the Romans left. But there are plenty of towns ...
11 Magical London Museums That Will Transport You To Another Era
From the behemoths to the hidden gems which offer a more authentic flavour of the capital away from the crowds.
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From Augustus’ Reign To The ‘Five Good Emperors,’ Go Inside The Famous Pax Romana Era
From 27 B.C.E. to 180 C.E., the Roman Empire saw a period of relative tranquility and prosperity now known as the Pax Romana ...
Where to wine, dine and hike along Britain’s original national trail
Hundreds of travellers are expected to visit the north of England in honour of The Pennine Way’s 60th anniversary – Sarah ...
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25 new ways to see the U.S. in 2025
The train will run twice a day and will also have a dining car serving Southern food for on-board meals ... Americans in the Southwest – and ancient valleys like Canyon de Chelly, which sits ...