Roman London’s first basilica found under an office block – here’s what it reveals about the ancient city
Archaeologists from the Museum of London have discovered a well-preserved part of the ancient city of London’s first Roman ...
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How an Ancient Plant Became the World’s First Birth Control and Rome’s Love Potion. Then Went Extinct Because of It
This medicinal plant was so coveted, it was worth its weight in gold. But this ultimately brought its downfall.
New Scientist19h
Pompeii’s streets show how the city adapted to Roman rule
Pompeii only came under Roman control around 160 years before its destruction – and its traffic-worn streets show how the ...
Is Donald Trump more like Hitler or Augustus Caesar? Honestly, it's both
An aspiring dictator, fueled by popular resentment, overthrows a failing republic. We've seen this show before ...
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Echoes of Impermanence: The Rise and Fall of Ancient Civilizations and Their Lessons for Today
Here, we explore six notable civilizations that have collapsed, shedding light on some of the causes behind their demise and ...
Greek Reporter4d
Strabo: The Ancient Greek Geographer Who Mapped the World
Ancient Greek geographer Strabo is one of the greatest writers in the ancient world, devoting his life to studying, writing, ...
Greek Reporter5d
How Homer’s Epics Survived After the Fall of the Ancient Greek World
Homer's Epics, Iliad and Odyssey, brought the ideas of Greek civilization to the world, serving as the foundation of Western literature.