Ancient Rome’s fanciest glasses are full of cryptic symbols

Tiny symbols engraved into ancient Roman drinkware may be more than merely decorative accents. After two years of research, ...

Archaeologists reveal second-largest Roman olive oil mill in the Roman Empire

Ca' Foscari University of Venice is co-directing a major international archaeological mission in the Kasserine region of ...
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Moving Mountains: How Rome Transported Obelisks, Art, and Knowledge Across the Mediterranean

Rome transported obelisks and treasures from Egypt and Greece, showcasing engineering, art, and cultural exchange.

Digitizing the layers of Rome

When Junior Professor Catherine Teitz leaves the front door, she steps right into her research field. "I live in Mainz's ...

Ancient Egyptians likely used opiates regularly

Scientists have found traces of ancient opiates in the residue lining an Egyptian alabaster vase, indicating that opiate use ...

Theft of Roman statues from Syria’s main museum believed to be the work of an individual

Investigators believe the theft of ancient Roman-era statues from Syria's national museum was likely the work of an ...

New Discovery Answers Ancient Questions About Roman Structure

Through a new discovery, researchers have put to rest age-old questions about an ancient Roman pool in Bahçeli, Turkey.

In Ancient Egypt, Opium Was a ‘Fixture of Daily Life,’ Study Suggests

“Our findings combined with prior research indicate that opium use was more than accidental or sporadic in ancient Egyptian ...
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Lost Roman Wall: The Eastern Empire’s Giant Defense System

While the Western Empire crumbled, the Eastern Romans built some of the most advanced defenses in the ancient world. This ...
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Inside Ancient Egypt

Inside Ancient Egypt is an up-close look at the daily lives of ancient Egyptians—as well as how they thought about death. Enter through a three-story replica of a mastaba, a type of ancient Egyptian ...