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Romans Used Faeces As Medicine. Here's How They Controlled Smell
This practice reflects the Romans' resourcefulness in using available materials for medicine, despite modern views on hygiene.
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Roman Empire Built 3,00,000 Kilometres Of Roads: Study
A new, comprehensive map and digital dataset show almost 300,000 kilometres of roads spanning an area of close to 4 million square kilometres.
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What Caused Roman Empire's Collapse? Scientists May Finally Have The Answer
Ice age triggered by volcanic ash from three massive eruptions that lowered global temperatures may have caused the Roman Empire's collapse.
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Ancient 2,000-Year-Old Sword Found in Poland Linked to Vandal Warrior Burial
A nearly 2,000-year-old sword has been discovered in Poland’s Jura region, believed to have belonged to a Vandal warrior. The double-edged spatha was intentionally broken into three pieces and placed on a cremation pyre as part of an ancient burial ritual. Experts at the Częstochowa Museum are currently analyzing the artifact, keeping the locati...
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Roman Empire Flourished After Volcanic Eruption, New Study Reveals
A recent study challenges the long-standing belief that the Roman Empire’s decline was caused by volcanic eruptions and the Justinianic plague. Instead, the research reveals that the eastern Roman Empire, during the 6th century, experienced significant growth in population and trade. This new perspective, drawn from large-scale archaeological dat...
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1,800-Year-Old Silver Amulet Found in Germany, Challenges Early Christian History
An 1,800-year-old silver amulet discovered in a German grave is the earliest known evidence of Christianity north of the Alps. The amulet features a Latin inscription invoking Saint Titus and Jesus Christ, shedding light on the spread of Christianity beyond its early centres. Researchers believe this discovery may shift the timeline of Christianisa...
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Pompeii DNA Study Reveals Surprising Ancestry and Uncovers New Insights on Family and Gender Assumptions
Recent DNA findings from Pompeii reveal complex ancestry and social diversity, challenging earlier assumptions about family structures and cultural roles in the ancient city. Analysing skeletal remains has shown that some groups presumed to be family members were not biologically related, while traditional gender roles were also re-evaluated. This ...
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How Roman Toilets (And Fish Sauce) May Have Helped Spread Parasites Across Europe
When the Roman Empire spread across Europe 2,000 years ago, it brought some of the first real sanitation efforts with it.
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In Search of Muziris: India's Biggest Archaeological Dig
Tucked away in the tiny bylanes of Kerala's Kodungallur town, it's easy to miss one of India's biggest archaeological findings.
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Romans Used Faeces As Medicine. Here's How They Controlled Smell
This practice reflects the Romans' resourcefulness in using available materials for medicine, despite modern views on hygiene.
-
Roman Empire Built 3,00,000 Kilometres Of Roads: Study
A new, comprehensive map and digital dataset show almost 300,000 kilometres of roads spanning an area of close to 4 million square kilometres.
-
What Caused Roman Empire's Collapse? Scientists May Finally Have The Answer
Ice age triggered by volcanic ash from three massive eruptions that lowered global temperatures may have caused the Roman Empire's collapse.
-
Ancient 2,000-Year-Old Sword Found in Poland Linked to Vandal Warrior Burial
A nearly 2,000-year-old sword has been discovered in Poland’s Jura region, believed to have belonged to a Vandal warrior. The double-edged spatha was intentionally broken into three pieces and placed on a cremation pyre as part of an ancient burial ritual. Experts at the Częstochowa Museum are currently analyzing the artifact, keeping the locati...
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Roman Empire Flourished After Volcanic Eruption, New Study Reveals
A recent study challenges the long-standing belief that the Roman Empire’s decline was caused by volcanic eruptions and the Justinianic plague. Instead, the research reveals that the eastern Roman Empire, during the 6th century, experienced significant growth in population and trade. This new perspective, drawn from large-scale archaeological dat...
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1,800-Year-Old Silver Amulet Found in Germany, Challenges Early Christian History
An 1,800-year-old silver amulet discovered in a German grave is the earliest known evidence of Christianity north of the Alps. The amulet features a Latin inscription invoking Saint Titus and Jesus Christ, shedding light on the spread of Christianity beyond its early centres. Researchers believe this discovery may shift the timeline of Christianisa...
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Pompeii DNA Study Reveals Surprising Ancestry and Uncovers New Insights on Family and Gender Assumptions
Recent DNA findings from Pompeii reveal complex ancestry and social diversity, challenging earlier assumptions about family structures and cultural roles in the ancient city. Analysing skeletal remains has shown that some groups presumed to be family members were not biologically related, while traditional gender roles were also re-evaluated. This ...
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How Roman Toilets (And Fish Sauce) May Have Helped Spread Parasites Across Europe
When the Roman Empire spread across Europe 2,000 years ago, it brought some of the first real sanitation efforts with it.
-
In Search of Muziris: India's Biggest Archaeological Dig
Tucked away in the tiny bylanes of Kerala's Kodungallur town, it's easy to miss one of India's biggest archaeological findings.
