Ancient Rome used high tariffs to raise money too – and created other economic problems along the way
Unfortunately for the Romans, however, these tariffs often led to higher prices, black markets and other economic problems.
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Digital Culture’s Week in a minute: Unintentional politics and over-intentional memes
The Michigan Daily’s Digital Culture beat is summarizing March’s most impactful digital trends — all to fit in one minute of ...
The Plan3d
Piazza Pia: Rome’s Largest Pedestrian Area
A neglected urban node for centuries and dominated by vehicular traffic for decades, Piazza Pia has been transformed into the ...
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Study Abroad
Spend a semester, or year, at the University of the Sunshine Coast in Australia. Enroll in a yearlong or single semester program with all courses offered in English for undergraduates. Students ...
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The Profound Consequences of the Roman Conquest of Greece
The Roman conquest of Greece has been an integral part of the long and rich history of this proud nation in the Eastern ...
These old Roman buildings could unlock how to build in a warming world
The recycled buildings of Rome, long dismissed by architects, are getting a reappraisal as a model for how to reduce waste ...
Smithsonian Magazine5d
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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Rome’s struggle with urban renewal takes center stage in this year’s Jubilee
Every 25 years, believers from around the world flock to Rome to step through one of its four holy doors and have their sins ...
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These Are The Cheapest Vacation Destinations In Italy, According To Travelers
Italy is on many bucket lists, so naturally, it can be a costly destination. However, with a little help from us, you'll ...
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The Top 100 Vacation Destinations in the World
In an ever-connected world, the allure of travel continues to captivate people from all walks of life. Whether you’re seeking ...
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Indian canonist joins International Scientific Committee
Fr Dr Merlin Rengith Ambrose has been nominated by the Pontifical Urban University in Rome to serve on the International ...
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Explore Rome's Hidden Underworld, Where a City Lurks Beneath a City
Watch out for that bat behind you,” warned Luca Messina, a civil engineer who moonlights as a speleo-archaeologist with ...