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Peter Edwell
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2025
Nov 12, 2025
The Message Behind a New Statue in Tehran
The statue, titled Kneeling Before Iran, shows the emperor grovelling before Persian king Shapur I. Where did this imagery come from? And why now?
Jun 27, 2025
Public Baths Were Social Spaces for Ancient Romans
Public baths also often featured gymnasiums, libraries, restaurants and exercise yards. Archaeological evidence suggests even dentistry was performed at the baths.