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Food-Drink July 23

Ancient Romans' favorite sauce reveals fishy secrets after 1,800 years

A biologist spoke to Fox News Digital about recovering DNA from an ancient garum-making vat in Spain — proving the Roman fish sauce was made from sardines.

Lifestyle July 20

Ancient Roman emperor Caligula had an unexpected interest in medicinal plants, historians find

Florida State University professor Trevor Luke spoke to Fox News Digital about recently uncovered evidence that the notorious ruler Caligula had a surprising interest in botany.

Archaeology July 15

Mysterious 1,600-year-old settlement emerges from soil with rare Roman military finds

A recent archaeological dig in western Germany revealed a Roman-era settlement with 750 artifacts, including a unique burial with parts of a military belt dating to the 4th or 5th centuries.

Archaeology July 12

Ancient Roman 'perfume garden' blooms again nearly 1,900 years after Vesuvius eruption

Archaeologists have revitalized a Roman flower garden in Pompeii that survived an earthquake in 62 A.D. before being buried by Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. The garden was hidden for nearly 1,900 years.

History July 5

Archaeologist solves 'jigsaw puzzle' of Ancient Roman fragments hidden for nearly two millennia

London researchers recently reconstructed large Roman plaster collection, revealing vibrant frescoes hidden for 1,800 years from a high-status building demolished before 200 A.D.

History June 26

Archaeologists unearth Ancient Roman sarcophagus depicting rowdy drinking contest: 'Unusual perspective'

Israeli archaeologists recently uncovered a Roman sarcophagus in Caesarea, which showing a drinking contest between Dionysus and Hercules. The find is the first of its kind in Israel.

Museums Exhibits June 24

Ancient Roman coin treasure finally revealed to public after being hidden for centuries

The largest collection of Roman coins found in Spain is now on exhibit. The museum display features 50,000 ancient coins from the third and fourth centuries A.D.

Fast Food Lifestyle June 23

Ordinary ancient Romans ate 'luxury' meat at fast-food shops, new research reveals

Archaeological findings in a Mallorca cesspit recently showed that thrushes were common fast food in Ancient Rome, alongside pigs, sheep and fish, revealing the varied diet of ordinary Romans.

Lifestyle June 22

Unearthed Ancient Roman shoes draw 'impressed gasps' after being buried for 2,000 years

Two well-preserved Roman shoes from 2,000 years ago were recently found by volunteers at the Magna fort in the United Kingdom. The find "immediately drew impressed gasps" from the staff.

Travel June 13

Archaeologists uncover long-lost Ancient Roman building at construction site with a little help

Swiss archaeologists recently announced the discovery of an Ancient Roman building after a pedestrian alerted authorities to peculiar stones near a highway construction site.

Travel June 4

Couple unearths 'highly revered' Ancient Roman rarity during volunteer dig at tourist site

A couple who have volunteered in numerous excavations over the years found a "highly revered" ancient artifact at a fort in Northumberland, near Hadrian's Wall, in England.