A Mass Grave of the Roman Empire Is Found Under a Vienna Soccer Field
Archaeologists found the remains of at least 129 people, many of them bearing the injuries of battle, dating to when Rome ...
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A Gladiator’s Marble-Etched Epitaph Is Found in an Ancient Roman Necropolis
The graveyard of Liternum, near Naples, was in use between the first century B.C.E. and the third century C.E.
Mass grave of over 120 Roman soldiers found under soccer field
In October 2024, a construction team came across a sea of skeletal remains while working on renovations to a soccer field in ...
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Jewish ritual bath discovered near Rome is the 'oldest discovery of its kind in the world'
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Ancient Rome used high tariffs to raise money too – and created other economic problems along the way
Unfortunately for the Romans, however, these tariffs often led to higher prices, black markets and other economic problems.
Sorbillo Lands at Rome Termini
Sorbillo, the pizzeria brand founded by Neapolitan entrepreneur Gino Sorbillo, arrives at Rome Termini. Thanks to the ...
Jesus’ burial spot yields new biblical clues about his death, scientists say
The uncovered marble tombs have a lot to do with Joseph of Arimathea — the biblical figure Christians believe gifted Jesus ...
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A Gladiator’s Marble-Etched Epitaph Is Found in an Ancient Roman Necropolis
Researchers found grave goods while excavating the Liternum necropolis. Naples Superintendence of Archaeology, Fine Arts and Landscape Over 2,200 years ago, the Republic of Rome founded a colony ...
Mass Grave of 150 Roman Soldiers Found Under Vienna Sports Field
Sometime between the mid-first century and early second century CE, Roman legionaries clashed with Germanic fighters near the ...
Archaeologists Found a 2,000-Year-Old Tomb That Adds a New Twist to Roman History
At a site not far from an ancient forum and amphitheater once used to host Roman gladiators, archaeologists discovered an ...
The pretty Italian city loved by tourists that was capital for six years before Rome
A city steeped in history, art and culture that's long captivated tourists and visitors was also once the capital of Italy.
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Archaeologists Unearth Oldest Jewish Ritual Bath Found in Europe
“Such an antique mikvah has never been found” outside Israel, “so it’s a very relevant find,” said Riccardo Di Segni, Rome’s chief rabbi. He added that the discovery contributed to ...