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2,000-Year-Old Tamil-Brahmi Inscriptions Found In Egypt's Valley Of The Kings Reveal Travel Links
The linguistic diversity suggests that people from different parts of the Indian subcontinent travelled to Egypt between the 1st and 3rd centuries AD, likely for trade in spices and other valuable goods.
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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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Over 1,400 Mummies Found In Hidden "City Of The Dead" In Egypt
The city of Aswan was established more than 4,500 years ago and played a crucial role in trade, quarrying and even acted as a military zone.
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic To Make Big Screen Debut As "Antivirus" In Next Asterix Film
Zlatan Ibrahimovic will play a Roman called Caius Antivirus in "Asterix and Obelix: the Middle Empire", the fifth film in the live action series.
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2,000-Year-Old Tamil-Brahmi Inscriptions Found In Egypt's Valley Of The Kings Reveal Travel Links
The linguistic diversity suggests that people from different parts of the Indian subcontinent travelled to Egypt between the 1st and 3rd centuries AD, likely for trade in spices and other valuable goods.
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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.
-
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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Over 1,400 Mummies Found In Hidden "City Of The Dead" In Egypt
The city of Aswan was established more than 4,500 years ago and played a crucial role in trade, quarrying and even acted as a military zone.
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic To Make Big Screen Debut As "Antivirus" In Next Asterix Film
Zlatan Ibrahimovic will play a Roman called Caius Antivirus in "Asterix and Obelix: the Middle Empire", the fifth film in the live action series.
