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Ancient Roman emperor Caligula had an unexpected interest in medicinal plants, historians find
Florida State University professor Trevor Luke spoke to Fox News Digital about recently uncovered evidence that the notorious ...
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Mysteriously Huge Shoes Discovered at Ancient Roman Fort in UK
Excavations at the Roman fort of Magna near Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland in north east England have uncovered some very ...
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US returns ancient statue of Marcus Aurelius to Turkey after 65 years
An ancient bronze statue believed to represent Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius has been returned to Turkiye from the United ...
The Print17h
Working out to music is a 2,000-year-old habit—Ancient Greeks & Romans had playlists too
In one vase painting from the 5th century BCE, a group of athletes trains while a musician plays the aulos, a type of ancient pipe instrument.
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1,600-year-old Roman villa complex unearthed in Tripolis reveals stunning fish pond
The complex boasts two grand halls, a columned courtyard, an inner garden, and a 430.556 square foot fish pool featuring two ...
Archaeologists Make Strange Roman Discovery at Hadrian's Wall
The Roman Empire built 73 miles of wall to fortify its northern border in Great Britain. In AD 122, the Emperor Hadrian ordered its construction, and it remained the empire's border fortification for ...
Goats on guard to protect national park Roman site
A herd of goats has been enlisted to protect a new illustrated trail in the North York Moors. The one-mile (1.6km) trail has ...
Oman Observer11h
Ancient statue returns to Turkey 65 years later
Turkey has repatriated an ancient statue believed to depict Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius from the United States as part of ...
Activities to help you explore the world of magic
Magic wands appear in many different folktales and fantastical stories. Fairies, elves, and witches are shown with magic wands. The hit Harry Potter series popularised them even more. Did you know ...