7 Historic Ancient Cities That Attract Tourists Worldwide
The cradle of Western civilization, featuring the Acropolis and ancient Greek ruins. A holy city for three major religions, ...
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Curious to Know the Secrets of Gladiator Games in Colosseum?
Did you know that over four centuries, the Colosseum saw 400,000 people die in gladiatorial games? This shows the huge scale of violence and the Colosseum’s deep impact on ancient Roman culture. Built ...
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Ancient Romans Breathed in Enough Lead to Lower Their IQs, Study Finds. Did That Toxin Contribute to the Empire’s Fall?
Using Arctic ice core samples, researchers estimate silver mining and smelting released enough lead during the Pax Romana to ...
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5 Ancient Roman Monuments & How They Survived to the Modern Day
The city of Rome was the beating heart of the Roman Empire, which spanned from the rise of Augustus in around 27 BCE until ...
Ancient lead pollution may have lowered IQs across the Roman Empire
The new research adds context to a long-standing debate about the role lead pollution and poisoning may have played in the ...
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The Mega Structures of the Ancient World
The mega structures of the ancient world are famously awe-inspiring. They showcase the ingenuity, ambition and resourcefulness of early civilizations. Ancient civilizations built architectural and ...
Doing as a Roman does: 48 hours in Rome
From the Colosseum to fine dining, ancient baths to rooftop views – here’s how Karen Anand made the most of her Roman holiday ...
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Beyond Togas and Gladiators: Why Latin Students Hate Roman Films
Airbnb is hosting The Gladiator Colosseum experience in Rome, an event that gives fans of the “Gladiator” franchise or Roman ...