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Roman home with “unparalleled” mosaic unearthed near Colosseum
[ad_1] The Italian Culture Ministry describes the more than 2,000-year-old Roman domus as a true “authentic treasure.” ADVERTISEMENT Italian archaeologists have recently unearthed a stunning, one-of-a-kind Roman dwelling, boasting an “unparalleled”…
UK museum says Roman emperor was transgender
[ad_1] According to research, emperor Elagabalus asked to be called “lady”, and the musuem will be referring to the ruler as “she” from now on. ADVERTISEMENT A UK museum has…
Cyprus Confidential: Leaked Roman Abramovich documents raise fresh questions for Chelsea FC
[ad_1] Fresh insights into the financial affairs of Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, including offshore transactions apparently associated with his former ownership of Chelsea Football Club, are contained in a huge…
Ancient Roman coins discovered in Italy, may point to hidden shipwreck
[ad_1] Divers unearth the coins from the seabed off the coast of Sardinia, Italy. Italian Ministry of Culture An amateur diver spotted something unusual peaking out of the seabed off…
Watch divers recover trove of ancient Roman coins
[ad_1] Over 30,000 bronze coins, possibly from a 4th Century shipwreck, have been found off the coast of Sardinia. Italy’s Ministry of Culture said in a statement that the pieces…
Cold War US spy satellite images reveal nearly 400 undiscovered Roman forts
[ad_1] Satellite images taken during the Cold War have revealed almost 400 previously unknown Roman forts. The findings were published in Antiquity, an academic journal focusing on archaeology. Satellite images…
How ancient Maya, Roman, and Chinese buildings last so long
[ad_1] Rome’s Pantheon has held up very well, considering it was rebuilt between 118 and 128 CE. AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis Many ancient civilizations erected buildings and structures that still stand…
The Vast Scope of Russian Oligarch Roman Abramovich’s $1 Billion Art Collection Is Revealed in a New Trove of Leaked Documents | Artnet News
[ad_1] Roman Abramovich and Dasha Zhukova attend a preview of the exhibition season at Garage Museum of Contemporary Art in Moscow. Photo by Team Boyko/Getty Images. A document leak of…
Manhattan Prosecutors Seize Roman Bust From Massachusetts Museum in Smuggling Investigation
[ad_1] Updated Sept. 5, 2023 1:59 pm ET Listen to article (2 minutes) Manhattan prosecutors seized a second-century Roman bust from an art museum in Massachusetts as part of their…