Slavery was a core part of life in ancient Rome—for both its economy and society. But when did it actually end? In this video ...

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The ruins of an ancient Jewish ritual bath have been found near Rome – the oldest such discovery outside of the biblical region of Israel and the surrounding area. The “mikveh,” used by religious Jews ...

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Elon Musk is putting money toward a digital renaissance of archaeology aimed at reimagining life in ancient Rome — with the potential to rewrite history books. The Tesla CEO recently donated $1 ...

Excavations in Rome’s Pietralata uncover ancient roads, tombs, and a Hercules shrine, revealing daily life and religious ...

Most research on women in Ancient Greece and Rome concentrate on urban domestic life where there were no references to women ...

Nearly 2,000 years ago, the ancient Roman cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Stabiae bustled with merchants, farmers and families going about their daily lives. Unbeknownst to them, Mount Vesuvius, a ...

Researchers have known for many years that there was more to ancient Greek and Roman statues than the plain white marble you typically see in museums. A few years ago, museum visitors in New York City ...

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