What state seals say about America and what they don't
Spokeo examined State Symbols USA and other resources to explore why state seals are significant and how they help us ...
Life-size sculptures uncovered in Pompeii show that ancient women didn't just have to be wives to make a difference
Visitors to the site of Pompeii, the ancient Roman town buried (and so preserved for thousands of years) by the eruption of ...
Ancient settlement reveals remains of 1,800-year-old dog, baffling experts: 'Preserved quite well'
Archaeologists have recently unearthed the remarkably well-preserved remains of a dog from ancient Rome, shedding light on ...
Skeletons of the Roman Empire Are Found Under a Vienna Soccer Field
Archaeologists found the remains of at least 129 people, many of them bearing the injuries of battle, dating to when Rome ...
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Archaeologists Uncover Two Nearly Life-Size Statues Carved Into the Wall of a Tomb in Ancient Pompeii
The figures appear to represent a married couple. Experts think the woman, who is holding laurel leaves, may have been a ...
The history of the Easter basket and useful gift ideas for kids
Easter baskets are a beloved tradition, filled with sweet treats and surprises that bring joy to children on Easter morning.
Sacred hares, banished winter witches and pagan worship – the roots of Easter Bunny traditions are ancient
A folklorist explains the prehistoric origins of the mythical Easter Bunny and why this longstanding cultural symbol keeps ...
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Contested Roman Villa With Caravaggio’s Only Ceiling Mural Could Become a Museum
You can see the Caravaggio ceiling at the evicted American princess's mansion as an extension of the artist's blockbuster ...
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Archaeologists In Belgium Just Unearthed The Shockingly Well-Preserved Remains Of An Ancient Roman Dog
Archaeologists in Belgium just unearthed the astonishingly intact remains of an ancient Roman dog. While digging among the ...
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The Real History of the Easter Bunny Is Stuffed with Surprises
Easter is late this year, and you have a bit more time than usual to ponder the upcoming holiday. As you count down the days ...
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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. Cecilie ...