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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, ...
A Construction Crew Was Renovating a Soccer Field—and Found the Bodies of 150 Ancient Roman Soldiers
When construction workers started churning up skeletal remains, a project to renovate a soccer field outside Vienna, Austria, ...
A mass grave for fighters in a Roman Empire-era battle is revealed in Vienna
The bodies of 129 people have been confirmed at the site where construction crews had been churning up dirt to renovate a ...
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Newly discovered 1,600 year-old lost Roman city reveals tragic end
the ruins of a lost Roman settlement, abandoned after a devastating fire nearly 1,600 years ago. Archaeologists quickly stepped in to study the site, unearthing clues about how its people lived ...
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Archaeologists Found a Lost Roman City That Was Erased for 1,600 Years
Crews starting work on a gas line in Bulgaria uncovered a late Roman-era settlement. The timing of abandonment implies that the settlement’s residents were driven out by a barbarian raid ...
The American Conservative21d
A map of American Empire
A stunning and informative graphic from the National Post. Why are we doing this? How can we possibly afford it? Over to you, Bill Kauffman. This is a good place to commend to you my TAC colleague ...
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1,600-year-old tear bottle from Late Roman Period discovered in Turkey
Excavations in the ancient district of Hasankeyf, in Turkey revealed a 1,600-year-old tear bottle from the Late Roman Period among a total of 434 artifacts discovered so far. According to Sözcü ...
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From Augustus’ Reign To The ‘Five Good Emperors,’ Go Inside The Famous Pax Romana Era
While the empire was not without strife, this era ushered in a sense of peace for many Romans that allowed their society to reach new heights. In 32 B.C.E., the Roman Republic was on the brink of war.
The Times of Israel25d
Could 1,600-year-old Galilee synagogue rewrite history of Jewish life under the Romans?
“If these synagogues were built in the 2nd or 3rd centuries, then it was in a pagan Roman environment, whereas the 4th to 6th centuries would put them already in a Christian environment ...
The Express Tribune26d
Ramazan: more expensive, less holy
Why's the most holy month also the most expensive month?! Just across the borders India and Iran take steps to ensure affordability during Ramazan. India, for instance, cuts import duties ...
Smithsonian Magazine28d
A Stunning Collection of Rarely Seen Ancient Roman Sculptures Is Coming to North America for the First Time
“This significant group of portraits allows us to highlight the critical role that imperial images played in visually reinforcing dynastic succession throughout the broader Roman Empire,” says ...
Medical News Today28d
Dr. Gustavo Roman, MD
Dr. Gustavo Roman, MD works in Houston, TX as a Neurologist and has 54 years experience. Dr. Roman is board certified in Neurology and graduated from VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER / SCHOOL OF ...