Ancient Rome - Page 17

August 1, 2019

Ancient Roman 'pen' was a joke

The tradition of buying cheap, joke souvenirs for your loved ones while traveling dates back at least two millennia.

July 8, 2019

Pompeii ruins 'hiding 10 unexploded WW2 bombs,' archaeologists warn

At least 10 unexploded bombs dropped by the Allies during World War II are believed to be near the ruins of Pompeii, archaeologists warn, according to a local report

July 3, 2019

Ancient Roman mine with 'some of world’s richest mineral deposits in the world' discovered in England

A mysterious Ancient Roman road and mine were discovered by archaeologists in England.

June 28, 2019

'Undisturbed' Roman-era shipwreck discovered off Cyprus

Archaeologists have discovered the wreck of a Roman-era ship off the coast of Eastern Cyprus.

May 29, 2019

Ancient marble head depicting the Greek god Dionysus discovered in Rome

Archaeologists in Italy have uncovered an ancient marble head that likely represents the Greek god Dionysus.

May 15, 2019

Ancient Romans used molten iron to repair streets before Vesuvius erupted

Ancient workers used molten iron to repair Pompeii's streets before the historic and devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79, a team of archaeologists has discovered.

May 14, 2019

Archaeologists discovered a hidden chamber in Roman emperor Nero's underground palace

Archaeologists have discovered a hidden vault in the ruins of Roman Emperor Nero's sprawling palace, hidden under the hills near Rome's ancient Colosseum.

April 19, 2019

Slave in Ancient Rome became the empire’s chariot-racing superstar

During the first century, people across Rome were obsessed with chariot races, which frequently produced horrific crashes.

April 4, 2019

Pompeii shocker: Ancient fast-food joint unearthed

Researchers have unearthed a new discovery at the ruins in Pompeii, an ancient eatery known as a thermopolium, akin to a modern-day snack bar, where patrons could get drinks and hot food.

February 14, 2019

Pompeii digs uncovers mythical hunter in long-lost fresco

MILAN (AP) — Archaeologists have discovered a fresco in an ancient Pompeii residence that portrays the mythological hunter Narcissus, who fell in love with his own reflection.