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Ancient Roman Nanotechnology and the Lycurgus Cup
The mysterious Lycurgus Cup is convincing evidence that ancient Romans used nanotechnology, or at least knew how to get the desired effects, long before the availability of modern technology.
The cup is made of a special type of glass known...
Archaeology
Ancient Necropolis Loaded With Treasures Discovered Near Rome
Archaeologists near Rome's ancient city of Tarquinia discovered an ancient Roman necropolis loaded with treasures. In 57 decorated tombs, there were 67 well-dressed skeletons wearing gold jewelry and precious stones.
The discovery was accidental, as it took place during a...
Ancient Greece
Drugs in Ancient Greek and Roman World
Drug use goes back to ancient times, with research showing that the Greeks and Romans used and sometimes abused cannabis and opium.
These ancient civilizations utilized various substances to relieve pain and sleep. In addition, these drugs could serve to...
Ancient Greece
American Tourist Smashes Greco-Roman Statues at Israel Museum
Israeli police arrested an American tourist at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem on Thursday for smashing prized Greco-Roman statues.
The individual, identified as a 40-year-old American man, remained under investigation for deliberately defacing the invaluable sculptures, according to law enforcement...
Archaeology
Ancient Roman Stadium in Patras, Greece Opens to Visitors
The Ancient Roman stadium of Patras, Greece is now open to visitors after being restored, the Greek Ministry of Culture announced.
The glorious monument is attributed to an offering by the Roman Emperor Domitian. The construction of the Roman Stadium...
Europe
Why Women in Ancient Rome Had No Names
In ancient Rome, there were many traditions regarding the position of women, which from a modern point of view may seem bizarre.
Some of them reflected the patriarchal way of society. In ancient Roman families, girls did not have separate...
Archaeology
X-Ray Helps Solve Pompeii’s Victims Mystery
Scientists conducted a study that has deepened understanding of the manner in which the inhabitants of Pompeii died.
The most destructive eruption of Mount Vesuvius, located on the coast of the Gulf of Naples, occurred in 79 AD. Despite the...
Archaeology
British Museum Artifacts Sold on eBay for $50
Stolen items from the British Museum's collection have been put up on eBay, one of the world's largest online marketplaces. Artifacts, including those from the time of Ancient Rome, were sold for $50, although their real price reaches $65,000.
Among...
Archaeology
Roman Emperor Nero’s Private Theater Discovered In Rome
The private theater of Roman Emperor Nero, mentioned by many ancient historians in their scripts, has been accidentally discovered in Rome during building works to construct a hotel.
The discovery unveils the venue where Nero rehearsed poetry and music, and...
Archaeology
Ancient Roman Shipwreck Discovered in Italy
The discovery of a 2000-year-old Roman shipwreck carrying hundreds of amphorae stunned archaeologists in Italy this week.