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Ancient Rome Used High Tariffs to Raise Money Too – and Created Other Economic Problems Along the Way
As the Roman Empire expanded and became richer, its wealthy citizens demanded increasing amounts of luxury items, especially ...
The Print2d
Ancient Rome used high tariffs to raise money too—and created economic problems
Tariffs of 25% in ancient Rome led to the rise of black markets—a potential challenge for the Trump administration too.
Indian Defence Review5d
First Roman Aqueduct Discovered in Slovakia, Unveiling Ancient Engineering Marvel
Archaeologists in Slovakia have uncovered the first known Roman aqueduct beneath the Rusovce Manor, offering new insights into ancient infrastructure.
Archaeologists Found a 2,000-Year-Old Tomb That Adds a New Twist to Roman History
At a site not far from an ancient forum and amphitheater once used to host Roman gladiators, archaeologists discovered an ...
Greek Reporter6d
The Ancient Roman Emperors Who Loved Greece
Several ancient Roman emperors loved Greece. As the Roman Empire consolidated, Greek culture, literature, politics, and art ...
Ancient Jewish ritual bath, oldest of its kind in Europe, uncovered by archaeologists
Archeologists recently uncovered an historic 1,600-year-old Jewish bath known as a mikveh in Ostia Antica, the archaeological site of an ancient Roman city.
Greek City Times11d
Ancient Monument Unveils Secrets of the Battle of Actium, Birthplace of the Roman Empire
A stunning study of Octavian’s victory monument in Nicopolis, Greece, reveals how massive ships gave him the edge in the 31 ...
Greek Reporter12d
How Ancient Athens Was Sacked Four Times
Ancient Athens was sacked four times, starting with the Persian invasion in 480 BC and ending with the Visigoth destruction ...
The Jewish Press12d
Rare Ancient Clay Jug with Camel Motifs Discovered in Yatir Forest Excavations
"The depiction of camels on the vessel highlights the importance of the animal, which was a central means of land transportation around 1,200 years ago." ...
Long-lost Roman canal built by Julius Caesar's uncle may be found
Scientists in France may be hot on the trail of a long-lost canal that the Romans built over two millennia ago while battling ...
Live Science12d
Archaeologists may have finally discovered famous 'lost' canal built by Julius Caesar's uncle
Scientists in France may be hot on the trail of a long-lost canal that the Romans built over two millennia ago while battling ...