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The First Roman Aqueduct Ever Found in Slovakia Sports an Ancient Manufacturer’s Stamp and a Paw Print
During a recent excavation on the grounds of a mansion in Slovakia, researchers discovered something remarkable: a Roman ...
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From Augustus’ Reign To The ‘Five Good Emperors,’ Go Inside The Famous Pax Romana Era
From 27 B.C.E. to 180 C.E., the Roman Empire saw a period of relative tranquility and prosperity now known as the Pax Romana ...
Dodge the crowds: Other places to go in the world’s top tourist cities
The world’s most popular cities may be inundated with tourists, but you don’t have to become part of the crowd – just switch ...
Beware Ides Of March: The Curse Of March 15 Explained Through Horrors Of History
March 15 is no ordinary day. A date steeped in history, it has been marked by betrayal, disasters and events that changed the ...
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When Did the World Become Christian?
Jesus believed in the imminent end of the world and the coming of the “Day of the Lord,” but that day never arrived, and ...
Albania's secret Jewish history, how its population saved Jews during the Holocaust
During WWII, Albania defied the Nazis, sheltering Jews and preserving its tradition of hospitality. Discover how this ...
There are just three nations that Britain can truly trust. The US is not one of them
Within hours of Britain’s declaration of war on 3 September 1939, Michael Joseph Savage, New Zealand’s first Labour prime ...
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Niall Ferguson: "The Germans May Not Like Trump, but They Should Be Grateful to Him"
He advises governments and teaches at the elite Stanford University. Historian Niall Ferguson explains why he believes Donald Trump is the right president for the U.S.
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Roman Empire
New research suggests that sculptures were perfumed with sweet-smelling fragrances such as rose and beeswax Sarah Kuta New research is shedding light on the bouleuterion building that once stood ...
Ancient Roman structure hid under lawn of historic mansion in Slovakia — until now
Digging into the lawn of a historic mansion in the capital city of Slovakia, archaeologists and their team of university students expected to find some ancient Roman artifacts but what emerged shocked ...
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10 must-visit UNESCO World Heritage Cities—two are in India!
Once the epicenter of the Roman Empire and later a hub for Renaissance art and Baroque architecture, it effortlessly weaves together centuries of history with contemporary life. Kyoto, Japan Kyoto ...
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KS2 History: Soldiers in Roman Britain
to modern-day Iraq, and you'd still be in the Roman Empire. Because the wall's so old, a lot of it has crumbled away. And so, this is a copy or a replica. But it gives you a really good impression ...