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Archaeologists found a spiral catacomb beneath Alexandria, and it changed how they understood burial in Roman EgyptBelow the vibrant city of Alexandria, the enigmatic Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa unfold, revealing a fascinating tapestry of Egyptian, Greek...- Roman emperor hidden as Egyptian Pharaoh found in Karnak Temple: 2,000-year-old stone discovery in Luxor shocks archaeologistsKarnak Temple in Luxor has yielded a remarkable 2,000-year-old stone slab showing Roman Emperor Tiberius depicted as an Egyptian pharaoh. T...
- In 1960, workmen laying a water main in Sussex hit old masonry, and it wasn’t just rubble: it exposed one of Roman Britain’s grandest palacesIn a fortuitous moment in 1960, the Fishbourne Roman Palace was uncovered, marking England's most significant Roman civilian settlement. Th...
- The Colosseum was more than a gladiator arena: its underground system powered one of Rome’s greatest spectaclesThe Colosseum was more than just a gladiator arena. Its hidden underground system, the hypogeum, was a marvel of Roman engineering. This co...
- A construction site buried by Mount Vesuvius may have finally explained why Roman concrete lasted for thousands of yearsAncient Roman concrete's remarkable durability, long attributed to luck, is now understood as a result of a sophisticated "hot mixing" proc...
- Archaeologists uncover Egyptian monument showing a Roman emperor portrayed as a pharaohAn ancient Egyptian stela, 2,000 years old, was discovered in Luxor. It shows Roman Emperor Tiberius as an Egyptian Pharaoh. This artifact ...
- Roman Proverb of the Day: 'The voice of the people is the voice of God'—The Roman Proverb that elevates the collective voiceRoman Proverb of the Day: The Roman proverb "Vox populi, vox dei" highlights the immense power of the collective voice, suggesting it holds...
- Massive layoffs, with strategic shifts: Amazon cuts 30,000 jobs, yet AWS CEO insists AI isn’t replacing workers — so what’s the real story?Despite recent tens of thousands of job cuts, Amazon is actively hiring, with plans to bring in 11,000 software developers and interns in 2...
- Archaeologists discover perfectly circular ancient Egyptian temple that may have been used for sacred water ritualsNew discoveries at Tell el-Farama, ancient Pelusium, unveil a unique circular temple. This 2,200-year-old sanctuary, dedicated to the god P...
- What Was Hidden Beneath a Turkish Farmer’s Field: How a 1,700-Year-Old Roman Bathhouse Appeared in Eastern AnatoliaA farmer in Salkaya, Turkey, unearthed patterned stones in 2023, leading to the discovery of a 1,700-year-old Roman bathhouse. Archaeologis...
- What Was Hidden Beneath This Barcelona Hotel for 2,000 Years? Archaeologists Just Found ItAn elevator project at Barcelona's Gran Hotel Barcino uncovered a vast Roman pavement. Archaeologists identified it as part of Barcino's an...
- Today’s Wordle Answer will touch your heart: Hints, tips, and strategies to solve the Sunday puzzle #1478Though The New York Times has a deep archive of puzzles lined up for the future, today’s Wordle offers a fittingly challenging brain-teaser...
- Why does ancient Rome fascinate the male mind?In posts shared on social media, women have been asking the men in their lives how often they think about ancient Rome. "Constantly," one h...
- Newly restored Pompeii house of two former slaves now open to the publicThe house gives just a glimpse of domestic life in the doomed Roman city.
- Ruins of ancient temple for Zeus unearthed in Sinai as Egypt continues excavations in historical sites to attract touristsThe temple ruins are the latest in a series of ancient discoveries.
- Ancient past merges seamlessly into the vibrant present in AlexandriaIt is believed that Roman general Julius Caesar and queen of Egypt Cleopatra once spent a stormy winter in Alexandria as lovers.
- A cruise in the Mediterranean Sea is the best way to enjoy Southern EuropeVisit countries & ports any other way than on a cruise holiday, you would have to either go by coach or hop on and off a number of flights.
- When skyscrapers turn hot attractionsSeemingly a typical glass-and-steel frame office tower, it emits a death ray when the sun rises to the occasion at certain times of the yea...
- Light of EgyptThe legendary lighthouse is gone; in its place is a Mamluk fort. But the charms of the ancient Egyptian port city of Alexandria have not di...
- Splendid SplitA trip along Coratia’s Dalmatian coast reveals several lovely spots.
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