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 the height of its power, the emperor decided to change that and leave a ...
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 ...
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Sky Soldiers test their limits in the City of Seven Hills
For a group of Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment the run honored Command Sgt. Maj. Bryan O’Neal.
Archaeologists stumble on rare remains of Roman soldier 'turned to glass' by Vesuvius
The extreme and rapid nature of Mount Vesuvius' pyroclastic flows vitrified the brain tissue of the unfortunate Roman soldier thousands of years ago.
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How Roman society integrated people who altered their bodies and defied gender norms
In ancient Rome, some men who did not fit neatly within ... first century A.D., a barbarian is threatening the troops of the military leader, Pompey the Great. All are afraid to challenge this ...
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When Rome Turned Ancient Greece’s Sparta into a Theme Park
After Rome conquered Ancient Greece, it turned Sparta into a theme park, with performances for tourists showcasing its ...