The expansion of one of the Mediterranean’s strongest powers wasn’t only driven by conquest, but also infrastructure. By ...
From imperial residences to apartment complexes and temples, these hidden sites offer a new window into Rome's layered past.
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Ancient Pompeii baths were absolutely filthy. Then, the Romans came in
Pompeii is well known as an iconic Roman city. But for much of its early history, it wasn’t Roman at all. It belonged to the ...
What can we learn from a Pompeii construction site preserved in ash? Plus, tech companies look to build solar-powered data ...
Ancient Rhodes was not merely an island; it was a sophisticated maritime power that defined the Hellenistic world.
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The Public Baths of Ancient Pompeii Were Actually Pretty Gross—Until the Romans Built an Aqueduct
Hygienic conditions were poor in the city's older bathing facilities, a new study reveals. The analysis sheds light on ...
A 2026 PNAS study reveals Pompeii's pre-Roman Republican Baths were heavily contaminated with human waste and rarely ...
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Pompeii discovery rewrites the story of Roman concrete and its self-healing power
Roman architecture stands as a testament to an ancient mastery over materials, outlasting civilizations and weathering ...
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Pompeii’s first baths were extremely dirty, study reveals people bathed in filthy waters
From lead-heavy pipes to organic contaminants, new findings shed light on the infrastructure challenges of the legendary ...
Carmona isopods with enormous eyes are rediscovered in a forgotten Roman mine beneath a Spanish city, hidden for more than ...
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1,000-year-old hunt for legendary lost city of Madinat al Zāhira might be over
Recently, a researcher from the University of Córdoba presented compelling evidence suggesting that he may have discovered ...
A global journey through cities beginning with the letter “A,” showcasing iconic capitals, historic ports, cultural hubs, and ...
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