Ancient tomb tied to Roman gladiator discovered by archaeologists
Archaeologists in Italy have recently discovered ancient Roman tombs while excavating a necropolis, including one with a ...
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A Gladiator’s Marble-Etched Epitaph Is Found in an Ancient Roman Necropolis
The graveyard of Liternum, near Naples, was in use between the first century B.C.E. and the third century C.E.
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Video shows 2,000-year-old Roman structure discovered under central London
In ancient Rome, a basilica was a large public building that included courtrooms, marketplaces and meeting halls. The basilica was a part of the larger forum, which served in London as the ...
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Ancient Greek and Roman statues often smelled like roses, a new study says
Researchers have known for many years that there was more to ancient Greek and Roman statues than the plain white marble you ...
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Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Beautiful, but Also Smelled Nice, Too
New research suggests that sculptures were perfumed with sweet-smelling fragrances such as rose and beeswax Sarah Kuta Daily Correspondent In ancient Greece and Rome, statues not only looked ...