ZME Science on MSN14h
How an Ancient Plant Became the World’s First Birth Control and Rome’s Love Potion. Then Went Extinct Because of It
This medicinal plant was so coveted, it was worth its weight in gold. But this ultimately brought its downfall.
Greek Reporter5d
Archaeologists Discover 5 Stunning Roman Statues In Ancient City of Perge
Archaeologists in the ancient Greek city of Perge, Turkey, have discovered five Roman statues, including Aphrodite and Eros.
Greek Reporter1d
Unraveling the Legend: Homer’s Tomb on Greece’s Ios
Legend has it that the island of Ios, Greece was where Homer took his last breath and that now he lies in his tomb on a hill at Plakoto.
Khaleej Times on MSN13d
UAE: 110 ancient coins, rare artefacts unearthed in Sharjah flown to Rome
More than 100 rare artefacts that were dug up from Sharjah's prized archaeological sites were flown to Rome — making it to ...
Almost 800 years of pomp and circumstance ensures the quality of Britain's currency
A jury has convened in London for an ancient ceremony to certify that British coins meet the strictest of standards ...
For children: When the Greeks, Shakas, Parthians, and Kushanas made a pitstop in ancient India
The Yuezhi tribes of Central Asia, who had pushed the Shakas into the Indian subcontinent, were the last to make their way ...
ABC News7d
Almost 800 years of pomp and circumstance ensures the quality of Britain's currency
The ceremony gets its name from the ancient Greek word “pyxis,” or small box. Coins are presented in so-called Pyx boxes and jurors randomly select them for testing. While the judges still ...
Knewz on MSN8d
It’s Not Archaeologists but a Hungry Badger Who Dug Out Hundreds of Ancient Roman Coins From a Burrow
It’s Not Archaeologists but a Hungry Badger Who Dug Out Hundreds of Ancient Roman Coins From a Burrow Sometimes, history ...
Emirates News Agency on MSN13d
Bodour Al Qasimi inaugurates exhibition in Rome showcasing Sharjah's ancient ties with Italy
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah; Sheikha Bodour bint ...
Here’s a look at the history of the penny and why it could be going away
When the United States Mint was created in 1792, one of the first coins it made was the one-cent coin. The image on the first ...
National Politics
When the United States Mint was created in 1792, one of the first coins it made was the one-cent coin. The image on the first ...