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Jul 13, 2026
Without modern volcanology, seismic monitoring or any clear understanding of eruption warning signs, the people living in the shadow of Vesuvius in AD 79 had little reason to think...
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Jun 1, 2026
Medieval Europe’s Muslim societies helped transform science, medicine, music, fashion and dining. In Al-Andalus, centuries of cultural exchange produced innovations that left a...
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May 29, 2026
The destruction of Pompeii is one of antiquity’s most famous disasters, but its exact date remains fiercely debated. From pomegranates and warm clothing to Roman coins and...
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Apr 1, 2026
This manuscript’s contents are a centuries-old mystery that still eludes scholars today. But is it really as cryptic as it seems, or are its answers hiding in plain sight?
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Mar 18, 2026
In ancient Rome, putting on theatrical plays was not just a form of entertainment – it became a powerful tool of propaganda
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Mar 9, 2026
From dealing with nits to learning the three Rs, ancient Roman childhood bore some striking similarities to the modern experience
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Jan 9, 2026
What did Roman houses look like, and how did they vary depending on a person's social status? Even with some considerable archaeological biases, there's a lot that historians have...
