2 million stones, one masterpiece: How the House of the Faun's mosaic was crafted
The Alexander Mosaic, considered the most important mosaic of the Roman age, is a detailed piece of art measuring 583 by 325 ...
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This Turkish Region Has a 4,000-year-old Winemaking History — How to Plan a Trip
The Minoans made wine here in the 20th century B.C.,” said Ergin Ince, the guide that one of my hotels, Six Senses Kaplankaya ...
Live Science1d
Roman emperor quiz: Test your knowledge on the rulers of the ancient empire
The Roman emperors were once the most famous people in the world, ruling over an empire that stretched between what are now ...
Pompeii excavation finds large private thermal complex built 2,000 years ago
"We have here perhaps the largest thermal complex in a private house in Pompeii," said Gabriel Zuchtriegel, director of the Pompeii archaeological park.
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Edward Champlin, eminent Roman history scholar and ‘powerful mentor,’ dies at 76
Edward “Ted” James Champlin, the Cotsen Professor in the Humanities, Emeritus, and professor of classics, emeritus, died of ...
‘Curse tablets’ addressed to Roman god found at ancient cemetery. What do they say?
Pierre-Yves Lambert, a French linguist and Celtic studies scholar at the National Centre for Scientific Research, suggested ...
Lavish ancient private baths unearthed in Italy’s Pompeii
Pompeii, the ancient Roman city buried by ash and lava in 70 AD, has unearthed a new treasure, private bathhouses built 2,000 ...
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What Was Life Like in Pompeii Before Mount Vesuvius Erupted Nearly 2,000 Years Ago?
An immersive new exhibition in Australia uses artifacts, sounds and projections to recreate the ancient Roman city ...
Once-in-a-century discovery in Pompeii reveals life of Roman elite
A private spa complex belonging to a member of the ancient Roman elite, complete with enormous plunge pool and hot baths, has ...
‘Gladiator II’ Gets Paramount+ Streaming Premiere Date
Gladiator II”—starring Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington and Pedro Pascal, is coming soon to streaming on Paramount+. Find out when you can watch it at home.
'Once-in-a-century' discovery reveals spectacular luxury of Pompeii
An entire block of Pompeii has now been uncovered, revealing a laundry and bakery, as well as the large private house. It's ...