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The Roman Gladiators Inspired By Ancient Greek Soldiers
For nearly seven centuries, the Romans enjoyed armed contests between gladiators in the arena. During these contests, condemned men would fight for the entertainment...
New Type of Amphora Found in Roman Shipwreck
A new study, featured in the journal "Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences," brings to light important discoveries on an ancient Roman shipwreck found near Mallorca,...
Pre-Roman Necropolis With 88 Tombs Discovered in Southern Italy
A necropolis from the pre-Roman era, full of rich grave artifacts, was discovered in Southern Italy during excavations for the construction of an electricity...
Were the Romans Really Descended From the Trojans?
The Romans famously claimed they were descended from the Trojans of Greek mythology. This claim appears most notably in the Aeneid, the work of the...
Villa of First Roman Emperor Augustus May Have Been Found in Italy
A nearly 2,000-year-old building has been discovered in Southern Italy at a site with ancient Roman ruins buried in volcanic ash. The research team...
Lord Byron: The Romantic Poet Who Died for Greece
Lord Byron is one of the first and best-known philhellenes who actively participated in Greece’s War of Independence.
The Profound Consequences of the Roman Conquest of Greece
The Roman conquest of Greece is an integral part of the long and rich history of this proud nation. However, people mostly focus on...
Statue of God Apollo Unearthed at Ancient Etruscan and Roman Baths
In a recent archaeological discovery at San Casciano dei Bagni in Tuscany, Italy, experts stumbled upon a marble statue of Apollo Sauroctonos, also known...
Burials With Fine Glass Goods Along Roman Road Found in France
Archaeologists from the French National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research (INRAP) recently dug up some ancient artifacts in Nîmes, France.
They found many old objects...
Hector and Andromache: The Most Moving Chapter of the Iliad
The words of the ancient Greek author Homer have echoed across the centuries. His magnum opus, the Iliad, which recounts the semi-mythical siege of...