Roman London’s first basilica found under an office block – here’s what it reveals about the ancient city
Archaeologists from the Museum of London have discovered a well-preserved part of the ancient city of London’s first Roman ...
New Scientist23h
Pompeii’s streets show how the city adapted to Roman rule
Pompeii only came under Roman control around 160 years before its destruction – and its traffic-worn streets show how the ...
America Magazine5d
Review: André Aciman’s formative year in Rome
Aciman only lived in Rome for a year; new adventures awaited in (where else?) the Bronx. With help from relatives, he applied ...
Archaeology5d
Roman Helmet Fragments From Denmark Studied
Researchers have identified fragments of a Roman helmet dated to the fourth century A.D. among more than 100 weapons that ...
8 Ancient Writing Systems That Haven't Been Deciphered Yet
British archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans purchased some ancient stones with mysterious inscriptions on them at a flea market in ...
Delving into the murky origins of Valentine’s Day
Many legends claim to explain the origins of Valentine’s Day, but as is the case with legends, they leave many questions ...
Martyrs? Bacchanalia? Chaucer? Delving into the murky origins of Valentine’s Day
According to one legend, Pope Gelasius wanted to put an end to the debauchery in the late fifth century. He declared Feb. 14 ...