Smithsonian Magazine on MSN1d
A Gladiator’s Marble-Etched Epitaph Is Found in an Ancient Roman Necropolis
The graveyard of Liternum, near Naples, was in use between the first century B.C.E. and the third century C.E.
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This historic Renaissance villa in the heart of Rome where past Popes used to retreat is a must-visit in the Italian capital
Villa Barberini, situated within the Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo, is a site of exceptional historical significance ...
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Watering Ancient Rome
It's like landscape art. NOVA ... including its aqueducts.His book "Guide to the Aqueducts of Ancient Rome" was published by Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers, Inc. in 1995.
The hidden meaning behind Rome's famous arch monuments
Public ceremonies, lavish processions, and temporary wooden arches were commonplace after victory in Ancient Rome. But during ...
1,700-year-old tombs — with links to a gladiator — unearthed in Italy. Take a look
The ancient Roman settlement of Liternum was found in 194 B.C. and thrived for about 400 years before rapidly declining and ...
All That's Interesting on MSN29d
A Luxurious Roman Villa That Had Been Submerged Beneath An Italian Lake For Centuries Just Rose To The Surface
and Landscape of Naples are expected to arrive at the site to conduct a full examination of the villa, hopefully shedding ...
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Statues in ancient Greece, Rome were colorful — and perfumed
The myth that the statues of ancient Greece and Rome were white was created over time and upheld in part to serve racist ideologies. But, in reality, ancient works of art were colorful and even ...