In one of the most famous natural disasters in human history, Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, blanketing Pompeii in ash. The catastrophic event buried Pompeii and the surrounding area beneath a layer of ash, preserving many aspects of life for future archaeologists to uncover. Today, photos from this archeological site show us how people lived […]
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When people think of ancient Rome, the acronym SPQR is often the first thing that comes to mind beyond the coliseum and gladiators. You’ll find it plastered all over Roman buildings, adorning their battle standards, and gracing coinage, among dozens of other uses; it is near impossible to find a reminder of Roman times without
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Christianity spans thousands of years, and its history is littered with relics with significant spiritual and cultural significance. These include the bones of saints, clothing, and objects that played a role in critical moments of Biblical history. In fact, there are several different spears mentioned throughout the Bible. Each one played a role in a
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The Roman empire was one of human history’s most fascinating and historically memorable periods. As can be expected from such a long and storied history, many notable leaders existed. There were around 70 Roman emperors from the beginning of the reign of Augustus in 27 BC to the deposition of Romulus Augustulus in 476 AD.
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Ancient Rome was considered unique and one of the most prominent powers in History. As imagined, it was home to numerous groups of people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and religious beliefs. As a result, there were many differences in the languages people spoke and modes of communication. Though there were many other types of languages
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Lupercalia was a festival observed annually on the 15th of February (the Roman month of purification) in the Roman Kingdom. It was conducted under the corporation of priests called Luperci (Brothers of the Wolf) to promote health and fertility. The Lupercis were young men between the ages of 20 and 40. It is believed that
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The toilet is one of the most useful innovations in history. Its history goes back to the 18th century when Alexander Cumming received the first patent for the flush toilet, an exciting innovation at the time. But the history of the toilet isn’t tied to only Cumming; Sir John Harrington and Ismail al-Jazari are also
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In Rome, citizens had multiple rights, but that did not mean there were no challenges for the ruling class. The plebeians (commoners) were part of the general body of free Roman citizens, but they were not patricians. Both classes of citizens in Rome were hereditary, and thanks to these commoners, Rome’s government ended up creating
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Human civilization has been around for a long time, and we’ve invented some wonderful things throughout history. But unfortunately, there are lots of ancient technologies that have been lost to time. In some societies, the method was so commonplace that nobody ever thought to write it down, and as those empires fell, we lost the
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If you could travel back to ancient Rome, what kind of jobs would be available to you? Ancient Rome had many jobs, from farmers and merchants to gladiators and senators. If you had the chance to go back, could you find something like your current day job? Let’s take a closer look at some of
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