Archaeologists Found a 2,000-Year-Old Tomb That Adds a New Twist to Roman History
Archaeologists discovered a Roman necropolis near Naples at the location of the ancient settlement of Liternum. An inscription in the marble of a tomb indicated that it was the final resting place of ...
In Ancient Greece and Rome, who were the harpies, and why did they stink so much?
Much like similar derogatory titles “siren” and “fury”, the term “harpy” is derived from a group of monstrous female figures ...
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1,700-year-old tombs — with links to a gladiator — unearthed in Italy. Take a look
The find is still being analyzed and offers a glimpse into the role of gladiators in ancient Roman society. Based on the grave styles and artifacts, archaeologists concluded the burial ground was ...
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1,700-year-old tombs — with links to a gladiator — unearthed in Italy. Take a look
The find is still being analyzed and offers a glimpse into the role of gladiators in ancient Roman society. Another style of burial found at Liternum. Photo from the Superintendence of Archaeology ...