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Art & Culture 3 years ago

Syria unearths stunning Roman-era mosaic

Syria on Wednesday revealed a remarkably intact 1,600-year-old Roman-era mosaic including depictions of warriors in the Trojan War, with authorities hailing it as one of the "rarest" found.

Art & Culture 4 years ago

Diving among ancient ruins where Romans used to party

Fish dart across mosaic floors and into the ruined villas, where holidaying Romans once drank, plotted and flirted in the party town of Baiae, now an underwater archaeological park near Naples.

Lifestyle 4 years ago

Ancient aromas aim to lure new crop of tourists to Cyprus

History and aromatic plants are being cultivated in Cyprus to broaden its sun-and-sea appeal and regain its lofty botanical status dating back to Roman times.

Art & Culture 5 years ago

'Fast-food' bar frozen in Pompeii ash gives clues on Roman snacking habits

The ornate snack bar counter, decorated with polychrome patterns and frozen by volcanic ash, was partially exhumed last year but archaeologists extended work on the site to reveal it in its full glory.

Science & Tech 5 years ago

Alaskan volcano eruption linked to fall of Roman Republic: Study

"To find evidence that a volcano on the other side of the Earth erupted and effectively contributed to the demise of the Romans and the Egyptians and the rise of the Roman Empire is fascinating," said lead author Joe McConnell of the Desert Research Institute (DRI) in Reno, Nevada.

Art & Culture 5 years ago

Italy unearths Roman mosaic after century-long hunt

Archaeologists have discovered an exquisitely preserved Roman mosaic under a vineyard in northern Italy after a century of searching.

Art & Culture 6 years ago

Etruscan tomb in Corsica may yield secrets on civilization's decline

French archeologists have unearthed an Etruscan tomb containing a skeleton and dozens of artifacts in Corsica, a rare discovery that could shed new light on the wealthy civilization of northern Italy and its assimilation into the Roman Empire.

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